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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals surround Balram as he climbs to the Black Fort in "The Second Night"?
(a) Horses.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Pigeons.
(d) Monkeys.

2. What color headbands are the protesters wearing in "The Second Night"?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

3. Who wrote the poem about God and the Devil that Balram describes in "The Second Night"?
(a) Tang Shaoyi.
(b) Iqbal.
(c) Rumi.
(d) Ram Persad.

4. What Hindu goddess does Balram describe in a white sari with gold sovereigns dripping to her feet in "The First Night"?
(a) Lakshmi.
(b) Soma.
(c) Indra.
(d) Agni.

5. What caste does Balram claim to be when he is hired to work for the Stork's family?
(a) Vaishya.
(b) Halwai.
(c) Brahmin.
(d) Shudra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Balram's office described in the opening of the letter in "The First Night"?

2. What temple does Balram describe in New Delhi in "The Second Night"?

3. How tall does Balram describe Mr. Ashok as being in "The Second Night"?

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

5. How large does Balram describe his office as being in "The First Night"?

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