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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. What is stated in the statement that Balram is ordered to sign in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) That Balram witnessed the child leave the scene of the hit-and-run.
(b) That Balram was responsible for running over a child.
(c) That Balram has agreed to marry.
(d) That Balram was not present at the scene of the hit-and-run.

2. How long has it been since Balram has seen Kishan when he visits his hometown in "The Second Night"?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 months.

3. How tall does Balram describe Mr. Ashok as being in "The Second Night"?
(a) 5 feet, 6 inches tall.
(b) 6 feet, 3 inches tall.
(c) 6 feet tall.
(d) 5 feet tall.

4. What was Balram's father's profession?
(a) He was a coal miner.
(b) He was a rice farmer.
(c) He was a train engineer.
(d) He was a rickshaw puller.

5. What is the name of Mr. Ashok's uncle who has lunch with him in "The Second Night"?
(a) The Golden Eagle.
(b) The Wild Boar.
(c) The Black Ox.
(d) The Swan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Balram describe buying his chandeliers in “The Fourth Night”?

2. How does Mukesh Sir depart Delhi in “The Fourth Night”?

3. On what date does the statement say that the person was hit with the car in “The Fourth Night”?

4. What is the name of the English liquor store where Balram goes to get liquor for the Stork's family?

5. What is the name of Mr. Ashok's ex-wife that is described in "The First Night"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Balram's encounter with the beggars on the side of the road in "The Fourth Night"?

2. How do the events of Pinky Madam's birthday begin in "The Fourth Night"?

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

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

5. How does Balram describe his feelings for Mr. Ashok in the opening of his letter in "The Second Night"?

6. How does the author develop the theme/motif of darkness and light in "The Fourth Morning"?

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

8. Describe the narrative timelines in The White Tiger. When does the main story take place?

9. What foreshadowing can be seen in the narrator's descriptions of English liquor in "The Second Night"?

10. What incident does Balram describe occurring when a man in his village attempted to vote against corruption in "The Fourth Morning"?

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