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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who could Elena be "easily mistaken" (3) for as the Minister holds her while his driver waits for him?
(a) The Minister's wife.
(b) The Minister's mother.
(c) The Minister's sister.
(d) The Minister's daughter.

2. 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.
(d) The Minister's wife.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Minister do "out of habit" (2) when he sees how Elena is suffering?

2. Where are the Minister's wife and children waiting for him?

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

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

5. What does the Minister call Elena?

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