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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is driving the car when the child is run over in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Pinky Madam.
(b) Premier Jiabao.
(c) Balram.
(d) Mr. Ashok.

2. How many gods does Balram say the Hindus have in "The First Night"?
(a) 10.
(b) 36,000,000.
(c) 200.
(d) 100,000.

3. How does Mukesh Sir depart Delhi in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) By train.
(b) By rickshaw.
(c) By plane.
(d) By limousine.

4. At what time does Balram sign off in his letter "The Second Night"?
(a) 12:56 a.m.
(b) 1:30 a.m.
(c) 2:44 a.m.
(d) 4:12 a.m.

5. What temple does Balram describe in New Delhi in "The Second Night"?
(a) The Birla Hundu Temple.
(b) The Hanuman Temple.
(c) The Sai Baba Temple.
(d) The Lakshmi Narayan Temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Balram say it is when he concludes his letter in “The Fourth Night”?

2. What color headbands do the supporters of the Great Socialist wear?

3. What is the name of Balram's grandmother?

4. What color headbands are the protesters wearing in "The Second Night"?

5. In the conclusion of his letter in “The Fourth Night,” Balram writes, "Yes, that's right: we all live in the world's greatest" what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs as Pinky Madam drives the car home on her birthday in "The Fourth Night"?

2. Who are the Four Landlords? What conflict does Balram describe involving these characters in "The Fourth Morning"?

3. What is the significance of the last line in Balram's letter in "The First Night"?

4. How does Balram describe the history and evolution of caste system in India in "The Second Night"?

5. Where is Bangalore located? What is the significance of this setting in The White Tiger?

6. Who is Ram Persad and what relationship does Balram form when him when they first meet?

7. What does Mukesh Sir present to Balram when he arrives at the home of Mr. Ashok in "The Fourth Night"?

8. What essential exposition is introduced by the author in "The First Night"?

9. How does Balram compare Mr. Ashok and Mukesh Sir in "The Second Night"?

10. What is the significance of the t-shirt that Balram purchases in "The Fourth Night"?

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