How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Slumdog Millionaire.
Quote #4
EUROPEAN TOURIST: It says nothing of this in the guidebook.
JAMAL: The guidebook was written by a bunch of lazy, good-for-nothing Indian beggars.
Jamal is remarkably quick on his feet, and uses his wit and ingenuity to his advantage to carve out a niche as a tour guide for foreigners. These qualities continually help him survive when all the odds are stacked against him.
Quote #5
SALIM: Maman never forgets, isn't that right?
MAMAN: Maman can make an exception.
SALIM: I can't take that risk.
For the first half of the story, it appears that Salim is concerned above all else with self-preservation. Yet as protector and guardian of Jamal and Latika, he makes the decision to kill Maman in order to save not only himself, but his family as well.
Quote #6
PREM: It's getting hot in here!
JAMAL: Are you nervous?
PREM: What? Am I nervous? It's you who's in the hot seat, my friend.
JAMAL: Oh, yes, sorry!
MALE PRODUCER: Well, he's got Prem on the run.
FEMALE PRODUCER: Finally!
As Jamal continues to defy the odds, answering question after question correctly, he has Prem against the ropes—and they both know it.