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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Minister of Interior's driver's name?
(a) Ari.
(b) Al.
(c) Elvis.
(d) Elena.

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

3. Who does the man say gave him the nickname The Marlboro Man?
(a) The Minister of Interior.
(b) Elena.
(c) The Minister's wife.
(d) The Prime Minister.

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

5. What does Elena twist in her hands as she talks to the Minister?
(a) A stuffed bear.
(b) Her apron.
(c) Rosary beads.
(d) A dirty rag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Minister appreciate about Elena?

2. What is the Minister sure the household staff will do once he leaves the house?

3. What does the Minister attribute to most of the deaths in the south when he discussing the storm with Elena?

4. What religion does Ari say he follows?

5. What does Ari tell the Minister will happen if they stop the car a second time while on the way to the airport?

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