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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does the Minister's favorite painting remind him?
(a) His children.
(b) His ancestral village.
(c) His wedding day.
(d) His vacation home.

2. What does the Minister tell Elena he will do once settled with his wife and family?
(a) Write to her.
(b) FaceTime her.
(c) Send her final paycheck.
(d) Send for her.

3. Who is the author of "Moonlit Landscape with Bridge"?
(a) Sadie Jones.
(b) Zadie Smith.
(c) Stella Zaentz.
(d) Zelda Sears.

4. What does the Minister appreciate about Elena?
(a) Her simplicity.
(b) Her stern nature.
(c) Her intellect.
(d) Her sense of humor.

5. What does Elena do after repeating "God is so powerful" (2) to the Minister?
(a) She calls him a coward for leaving.
(b) She falls to her knees and begs to be saved.
(c) She quietly bows and walks out of the room.
(d) She sobs into her hands.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who could Elena be "easily mistaken" (3) for as the Minister holds her while his driver waits for him?

3. What is the Minister of Interior's driver's name?

4. What is Elena's gaze compared to at the start of the story?

5. What did the Minister of Interior's wife call the room in which he stands at the start of the story?

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