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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Minister of Interior's wife call the room in which he stands at the start of the story?
(a) The cafe.
(b) The salon.
(c) The library.
(d) The spa.

2. What does the Minister yell out when he arrives on the scene at the municipal building?
(a) Join me!
(b) Get away!
(c) Water!
(d) I'm here!

3. What does the Minister say to the man after he has pulled him into the car with Ari?
(a) He thanks him for his help.
(b) He tells him he made a grave error.
(c) He tells him he looks familiar.
(d) He introduces him to Ari.

4. What does the Minister say would happen if the Americans chose to shut off their military satellite system?
(a) All hell would break loose.
(b) They would be liberated.
(c) They would be plunged into darkness.
(d) Nobody would leave the house.

5. How long has the Marlboro Man been in prison before he is able to escape?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elena twist in her hands as she talks to the Minister?

2. Why does the Minister ask Ari to stop the car a second time despite having told him he would not do so again?

3. Who is screaming the Minister's name as he walks down the tarmac with his aides at the end of the story?

4. The Minister thinks Elena's "pious sincerity" is "as much a memento of his village" (2) as what?

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?

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