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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has witnessed Balram's statement that he is ordered to sign in “The Fourth Night”?

3. How many gods does Balram say the Hindus have in "The First Night"?

4. How much was the dowry for Kishan's marriage?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe Balram's impressions of politics in India in "The Fourth Morning"?

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

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

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

5. What motifs are introduced by the author in "The First Night"?

6. Who does Balram refer to as "the diseased driver" in the narrative? Where does he meet this character?

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

8. What is significant about the references to "Murder Weekly" in the novel?

9. What traits or attributes of Balram's character are revealed in "The Second Night"?

10. What conflict occurs between Mr. Ashok and Pinky Madam on their return journey Dhanbad in "The Second Night"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the events surrounding the two blonde prostitutes in the story. What do these women symbolize to the main characters? Why does Balram become enraged when he visits the prostitute? How does this encounter influence his later actions?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the characters of the Stork and his two sons. How does Balram come to work for the Stork? What is the Stork's position within his community? How is Balram treated by these employers?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the plot structure of The White Tiger. Where in the narrative does the exposition transition to rising action? Where does the climax occur? What is revealed in the falling action and denouement?

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