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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

The Wild Boar is similar in role, name, income, function, and status to which other character? (from Section 3)

The Stork.

Balram's grandmother.

The Water Buffalo.

Balram's father.

2.

What is the source of the income for Mr. Ashok and his family, and why is this significant? (from Section 4)

The income comes from coal: because coal is black, it evokes the Light vs. Darkness theme.

The income comes from diamonds: because diamonds are valuable, it evokes the theme of wealth vs. poverty.

The income comes from coal: because coal is black, it evokes the theme of freedom vs. servitude.

The income comes from silver: because silver is pale, it evokes the Light vs. Darkness theme.

3.

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

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

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

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

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

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

What is the most likely reason that Balram almost confesses his plans to Mr. Ashok? (from Section 9)

The vision of his dead family has frightened him.

The vision of Mr. Ashok's dead family has frightened him.

The poem has triggered his conscience.

Mr. Ashok's interest in learning more about his life has changed Balram's feelings towards him.

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