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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through His Narrative.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the male narrator referring to in these sentences: "They say the Lord gives and the Lord takes away. I have never been given very much. What was there to take away?"
(a) The Protestants on the boat.
(b) Radio Six.
(c) His family.
(d) The government.

2. What does the male narrator say are the only newborn babies he has ever seen?
(a) Puppies.
(b) Kittens.
(c) Baby mice.
(d) Celianne's baby.

3. Why does the male narrator refer to Agwé?
(a) Because Agwe talks to him
(b) Because Agwe will protect him.
(c) Because he has to throw his possessions overboard.
(d) Because Agwe is the captain.

4. What is the male narrator afraid might happen once they get deep at sea?
(a) Getting a sunburn.
(b) Having nightmares.
(c) Getting lost.
(d) The narrator does not say.

5. Why is the first narrator grateful there are no children on the boat?
(a) They would remind him of the despair they are struggling against.
(b) They do not understand oppression, therefore their presence is not validated.
(c) They would add too much weight.
(d) He could not bear their complaints or cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cèlianne wake up screaming the first time?

2. Where are the people on the boat from?

3. What did the first narrator like about the radio show?

4. Who are the main characters in the story?

5. Who is the male narrator referring to when he says, "They're almost not human?"

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