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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is imprisoned on the way into town, though this prisoner(s) does not seem like a likely candidate for a spy?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Family.
(c) Small boy.
(d) Nurse.

2. With the alleged barbarian uprising, the magistrate is unable to remain _______________ in the issues which take place.
(a) Uncaring.
(b) Useful.
(c) Uninvolved.
(d) Active.

3. The barbarians stay away from the town during the winter months, dealing with the _____________.
(a) Cold.
(b) Lack of sun.
(c) Lack of supplies.
(d) Warmth.

4. The blind girl seems to communicate __________ while the magistrate seems to focus on communicating nuances.
(a) Actions.
(b) Lies.
(c) Facts.
(d) Images.

5. Who believes the family is a threat to the colony, which is why they are picked up on their way through town?
(a) Colonel Jobe.
(b) Colonel Joll.
(c) Colonel God.
(d) The magistrate.

Short Answer Questions

1. The magistrate has disagreements with the _____________ while new conscripts arrive to replace old soldiers.

2. All that the magistrate knows about the girl is that she is the ____________ of the man who died during the interrogation.

3. Even though the winter has passed, the wind blowing through the ice makes ___________ difficult for the men.

4. How does the magistrate begin to inform the government about his actions, though he puts this aside?

5. Who is killed when he/she tries to protect another part of his/her family during an interrogation session?

(see the answer key)

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