The White Tiger Quiz

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What does Balram mean when he says that Dharam is a "smart boy"? (from Section 10)

That Dharam has learned when to lie and when to tell the truth.

That Dharam will be useful in Mr. Ashok's business.

That Dharam has more education than he has.

That Dharam has learned lessons about entrepreneurship from his Uncle Balram very well.

Why / how is it significant that Mr. Ashok comes from the same community as Balram? (from Section 3)

It sends Balram into despair: there's no way he can ever be as successful as Mr. Ashok.

It provides Balram with inspiration: if Mr. Ashok can become successful, so can he.

It provides Balram with money: he gets paid extra for trips into small, poor towns.

It makes Balram embarrassed: the fights between Mr. Ashok and Pinky Madam shame him before his family.

What moment earlier in the narrative is most closely echoed by Balram's putting on of the T-shirt, and why is it important? (from Section 11)

Balram's driving the Honda City into Laxmangarh: both moments represent his determination to achieve success and independence.

Balram's encounter with the blond prostitute: both moments indicate how successful he has become.

Balram's putting on the T-shirt and going into the mall: both moments represent his determination to achieve success and independence.

Balram's accepting the blame for Pinky Madam's hit and run: both moments indicate how successful he has become.

Who is Mukesh Sir? (from Section 2)

Mr. Ashok's unsuccessful, demanding father.

Mr. Ashok's more successful, more demanding older brother.

Mr. Ashok's more successful, more demanding younger brother.

Mr. Ashok's unsuccessful, soft-hearted business partner.

Why is Balram's encounter with the beggars at the side of the road significant? (from Section 5)

He finds himself agreeing with Pinky Madam that they're a menace.

He finds himself agreeing with Mr. Ashok, and wanting to move to America.

They remind him of his father, and inspire him to continue fighting to better himself.

They remind him of his grandmother, and inspire him to continue bettering himself.