White Tiger

Pages 161- 211

 

  1. Why does the Mongoose read BalramÕs letter from his grandmother aloud?

 

  1. What does BalramÕs grandmother request in her letter?

 

  1. According to Balam, what are the advantages of getting married?

 

The Sixth Morning

 

  1. According to Belram, how are master and driver connected?

 

  1. According to the diseased lipped driver, what happens to old drivers?

 

  1. What is significant about the book seller?

 

  1. How does Balram feel about Mr. Ashok dating another woman?

 

  1. What does Balram discover as he eavesdrops on Mr. AshokÕs conversation?

  2. How is the ministerÕs house guarded?

 

  1. What does the minister tell Ashok happened in a court in Ghaziabad?

 

  1. What appear to be the appealing characteristics of the Russian prostitute the men pick up?

 

  1. Why does the idea of a civil war in India seem plausible?

 

 

 The Sixth Night

 

  1. What do the rich dream about according to Belram?

 

  1. What request does Balram make of Vitligo Lips?

 

  1. What are some ways a driver can steal from his master?

 

  1. Why do you think Balram requests a golden haired prostitute in particular?

 

  1. Why does Balram reject the prostitute?

 

  1. Why does the Mongoose insist that Mr. Ashok has to remarry?

 

  1. Why is Mr. Ashok giving a bag of money to politicians?

 

  1. Balram begins to hear a voice as heÕs driving Mr. Ashok to deliver the bribe.  What does the voice seem to suggest to Balram?