The White Tiger
What was Balram's initial name as a child?
Munna
What is the name of the woman that raises Tita in the kitchen?
Nacha
Which genre blurs the line of fantasy and reality?
Magical realism
Which artist did we study during this unit?
Frida Kahlo
Which protest was led against the British monopoly on salt production?
The Salt March
Which symbol represents the cycle of servitude in India?
The Rooster Coop
Which sister runs away after eating the Quail and Rose Petal dish?
Gertrudis
The terms of the contract were _______, meaning things were open for discussion and could be changed.
Negotiable
Who first declared the "War on Drugs" in the U.S.?
Richard Nixon
Which Hindu belief has to do with how something someone does can affect their future?
Karma
What is the name of the boy that Kusum sends to Balram?
Dharam
Considering duality, what pair is explored in the novel?
Hot and cold / Fire and ice/ Heat and chills
Which vocab word describes Balram's initial eagerness to serve his master?
Subservience
Which speech called for Mexican independence?
Grito de Dolores
What caste is considered "unclean" and the lowest, or outside of the caste pyramid?
Dalits
Why does The Mongoose make Balram sign a confession letter?
To take the blame for hitting the child
How does Tita learn of Mama Elena's secret affair?
Letters locked in her closet
Which type of irony refers to when something says something different than what they mean?
Verbal
Who conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521?
Hernán Cortés
Which symbol represents the balance between opposite but connected forces?
Bangalore
Who is the narrator of the story?
Esperanza's daughter (Tita's great niece)
Because The White Tiger is written in the form of letters, it is considered an ___________ novel.
Epistolary
What is the most commonly practiced religion in Latin America?
Roman Catholicism
What is the name of the series of student-led protests for more freedoms in China?
Tiananmen Square Massacre