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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall does Balram describe Mr. Ashok as being in "The Second Night"?
(a) 5 feet tall.
(b) 6 feet, 3 inches tall.
(c) 6 feet tall.
(d) 5 feet, 6 inches tall.

2. What book does Balram describe reading about China's history from in "The First Night"?
(a) Exciting Tales of the Exotic East.
(b) The Good Earth.
(c) Journey to the East.
(d) Dream of the Red Chamber.

3. When did the British leave India?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1934.

4. How much was the dowry for Kishan's marriage?
(a) 500 rupees.
(b) 1,000 rupess.
(c) 5,000 rupees.
(d) 10,000 rupees.

5. How large does Balram describe his office as being in "The First Night"?
(a) 300 square feet.
(b) 100 square feet.
(c) 150 square feet.
(d) 50 square feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Premier to whom the letter is addressed in "The First Night"?

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

3. As Balram drives Pinky Madam and Mr. Ashok home in "The Second Night," Ashok claims that when he returned to India, he expected to stay for how long?

4. At what time does Balram sign off in his letter "The Second Night"?

5. What animals surround Balram as he climbs to the Black Fort in "The Second Night"?

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