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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the Minister of Interior?
(a) Early 50s.
(b) Late 70s.
(c) Late 30s.
(d) Mid-60s.

2. What does the Marlboro Man say he helped build?
(a) The municipal building.
(b) The airport.
(c) The church.
(d) The Minister's house.

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

4. What useless thing does Ari tell the Minister he will not be listening to while they drive?
(a) The radio.
(b) The GPS.
(c) The Minister's wife.
(d) The Minister.

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?
(a) His hand is too weak.
(b) The door is jammed.
(c) A large group of people block the door.
(d) The child safety lock is on.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Ari and the man described as the Minister thinks of being stuck in the car with them "on the way to his own execution" (7)?

2. What does the Minister do in the back of the car as he passes the devastation from the storm?

3. What does the Minister realize has happened to him when the man lifts him up amidst the crowd outside the church?

4. What does the Minister hand to Elena just before leaving with his driver?

5. What does the Minister see "under the wall that had once circled the parade ground" (3) as he and Ari drive past the devastation?

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