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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Minister thinks Elena's "pious sincerity" is "as much a memento of his village" (2) as what?
(a) Morning prayer and porridge.
(b) Woven reed baskets and colored shawls.
(c) Clay pots and braided rugs.
(d) Fresh fruit and bare feet.

2. What does the Minister do in the back of the car as he passes the devastation from the storm?
(a) Texts his wife that he is on his way.
(b) Speak incessantly to Ari.
(c) Yell out the window that help is on the way.
(d) Cries quietly into his handkerchief.

3. What "sentence from a previous existence" (2) does the Minister say aloud while alone in his room at the start of the story?
(a) God bless us all.
(b) Adios, amigo.
(c) So it goes.
(d) Peace be with you.

4. What phrase does the Minister repeat to Elena when she enters the room at the start of the story?
(a) Those were the days.
(b) Good times.
(c) Tragedy ensues.
(d) Difficult days.

5. What is Elena's gaze compared to at the start of the story?
(a) Portraits of heroic peasants.
(b) Paintings of noble women.
(c) Images of ruthless soldiers.
(d) Newsreel of starving children in war torn countries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Minister of Interior's wife call the room in which he stands at the start of the story?

2. What does the Minister tell Elena he will do once settled with his wife and family?

3. Who appears in the doorway as Elena weeps before the Minister?

4. What word does the Minister use when describing "these weather events" (2) to Elena?

5. What is the Minister of Interior's driver's name?

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