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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weapon does the man who said he was Red Cross use to frighten Ari?
(a) A bomb.
(b) A knife.
(c) A club.
(d) A gun.

2. What does the Minister appreciate about Elena?
(a) Her sense of humor.
(b) Her simplicity.
(c) Her stern nature.
(d) Her intellect.

3. What does the Minister do "out of habit" (2) when he sees how Elena is suffering?
(a) He whistles a happy tune.
(b) He multiplies her suffering by the population.
(c) He offers to buy her something nice.
(d) He turns away in horror.

4. What word does the Minister use when describing "these weather events" (2) to Elena?
(a) Disastrous.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Demonic.
(d) Dazzling.

5. What does the Minister say he is a student of while talking to Ari on their drive?
(a) History.
(b) Human nature.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the man who helps the Minister to his feet say he is from as he tries to help him through the crowd?

2. What does the Minister say to Ari about his generation when he wants Ari to stop for the people outside the municipal building?

3. How long has the Marlboro Man been in prison before he is able to escape?

4. What does the crowd do when the Minister begins to remove the crates of water from his trunk?

5. Why is the Minister unable to get out of the car when Ari stops it outside the municipal building where a crowd has gathered?

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