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The White Tiger Quiz
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1
What does the god of the Darkness (Hanuman) represent?
Freedom
Servitude
Pollution
Family
2
According to Balram, why does the Rooster Coop work?
Because of the institution of the Indian Family
Because the rich oppress the poor
Because many have tried and failed so noone tries now
Because noone dared to oppose the powerful
3
What does the Black Fort represent?
Freedom
Colonialism
Servitude
Darkness
4
What is Balram's first major act of entrepreneurship?
Spitting at his village
Blackmailing Ram Persad
Leaving school
Getting driving lessons
5
Finish the quote: "I was looking for the key for years..."
But the door was unlocked
But I didn't realise that it had been stolen
But the door was halfway open
But the door was always open
6
What does Balram have hanging in his office in Bangalore?
A picture of his WANTED poster
A golden hair
A picture of Mr Ashok
A chandelier
7
Why does Balram admire the nation of China?
Because it has never been ruled by another nation
Because it is India's closest rival in economic growth
Because of the Premier's leadership
Because of its infrastructure
8
What is Balram's purpose in writing to the Premier of China?
To teach the Premier about how China can grow economically
To tell him about how he killed Mr Ashok
Tellthe truth of India through how he became an entrepreneur
To tell him about the lies of the Indian government
9
How does Balram manage to start his business in Bangalore?
Bribing other drivers to stop working so he can take over
Bribing the police
Buying cars and hiring drivers
By working hard with honesty and integrity! (Yeah, right...)
10
Which city represents the light?
Bangalore
Laxmangarh
Culcutta
Delhi
11
Who does Balram learn all his entrepreneurial skills from?
The Stork
Everyone who sat in the backseat of his car
The Mongoose
Ashok
12
Each of the powerful landlords has an animal metaphor. What does Balram call Mr Ashok?
The lamb
The black dog
The buffalo
The eagle
13
What role does Vitiligo-Lips serve in the novel?
He is Balram's guide to becoming an entrepreneur
He is Balram's guide to Delhi
He does favours for Balram
He is an accomplice in Mr Ashok's murder
14
According to Balram's experiences, how do you break out of your caste?
Hard work
Bribery and immorality
Murder
Knowing the right people
15
According to Balram, what is the difference between Bangalore and Laxmangarh?
Hygiene
Safety
Choice
Opportunity
16
Where does Balram see a chandelier hanging in the novel?
At the hotel with the big T
At the mall in Delhi
In Mr Ashok's apartment in Delhi
At the mansion of the Wild Boar
17
What does the Rooster Coop represent?
The Darkness
India in general
The situation of India's lower classes
A fictional place in Balram's head
18
What makes Balram bitter towards Mr Ashok?
The bribery of politicians
Mr Ashok's dedication to Pinky Madam
His loyalty to his brother
When he became like a politician by sleeping with a whore
19
What does the Mongoose and Mr Ashok go to Delhi to do?
Bribe politcians
Find a new home
Holiday
Find work
20
What is the main difference between Ashok and the rest of his family initially?
He is married to a Westernised woman
He has a more progressive, Western mindset
He is much better looking
He refuses to bribe politicians
21
Who is the head of Balram's family?
Vikram
Kishan
They are equal
Kusum Granny
22
At what point does Balram finally decide to break out of the Rooster Coop?
After Dharam arrives
After seeing the white tiger at the zoo
After he is blamed for running over the kid
After Mr Ashok starts to succumb to corruption + immorality
23
Who is Balram's childhood hero?
Vikram (his father)
Kusum Granny
Kishan (his brother)
Vijay
24
According to Adiga, what is the novel about?
Political corruption
Becoming an entrepreneur
Climbing up the social ladder
A quest for freedom
25
Why does Balram need to leave school?
Because YOLO
Because Kishan needed help breaking coals
Because he wasn't learning anything
Because his family paid a dowry for an arranged marriage
26
What is Mr Ashok's fatal flaw?
His naive western mindset
His dedication to his family
His love for Pinky Madam
His weakness against temptation
27
What is the Stork family's solution to running over the child in Delhi?
Pay compensation
Force Pinky Madam to take the blame
Flee
Force Balram to take the blame
28
What does Balram change his name to at the end of the novel?
Ashok Ashok
Ashok Halwai
Ashok Sharma
Ashok Mukesh
29
From Balram's perspective, what does it take to break out of the Rooster Coop?
Determination
To become a freak of nature
A broken bottle and a bit of nerve
To find the metaphorical door
30
Who gives Balram the title of 'The White Tiger'?
A school inspector
Vikram
Vijay
Mr Ashok
