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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. Where does Balram believe that the prostitute is from that Mr. Ashok picks up at the hotel in “The Sixth Morning”?

2. What snack does Balram purchase for Mukesh Sir at the train station in "The Fifth Night"?

3. What does Balram do with Mr. Ashok's body after killing him?

4. How long has it been since Balram sent home money, according to the letter he receives in “The Sixth Night”?

5. How does Dharam explain the bruises on his face when he meets Mr. Ashok in “The Sixth Night”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What symbolism and imagery can be seen in "The Fifth Night"?

2. What symbolism can be seen in the train station in the end of "The Sixth Night"?

3. What is significant about the author's imagery of the Rooster Coop in the novel?

4. How does Pinky Madam's departure influence the plot of the story?

5. What does Mr. Ashok reveal to Balram when he returns home after seeing the prostitute in "The Sixth Night"?

6. What is the significance of Balram's encounter with the white tiger at the zoo in "The Sixth Night"?

7. Why is the hit-and-run that Balram describes in "The Seventh Night" significant?

8. What does Balram remark about Dharam in "The Seventh Night"? What does this indicate?

9. How does Balram manage to collect enough money for a blonde prostitute in "The Sixth Night"?

10. How does Balram's encounter in the bookstore influence his actions in "The Sixth Night"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of identity in the novel. How is this theme developed through character? What is significant about the different names that Balram has in his life and how to they relate to this theme? What is Balram's identity at the end of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the caste system in India and discuss how this system influences the characters and actions in The White Tiger. How is caste associated with identity and wealth or poverty? How can one move from caste to caste?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of family in the novel. How is this theme demonstrated through Balram's family? How is it illustrated through the family of the Stork? What do you think the author's statement is regarding family in the story?

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