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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4 - 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Minister tell Elena was "a wicked lie in the foreign press" (2)?
(a) That the Minister was running away.
(b) That the Minister refused to send aid.
(c) That they set the storm in motion.
(d) That they were unprepared.

2. What does the large group of people outside the municipal building do to indicate their thirst?
(a) Drop their jaws and point inside their mouths.
(b) Mimic drinking from a glass.
(c) Pat their hands on their throats.
(d) Stick out their tongues and pant.

3. Where will the Minister of Interior's driver take him?
(a) The bus station.
(b) The airport.
(c) Church.
(d) His office.

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

5. What does the Minister call Elena?
(a) Lele.
(b) Young lady.
(c) Ma'am.
(d) Elle belle.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is the Minister unable to get out of the car when Ari stops it outside the municipal building where a crowd has gathered?

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

5. What does the Minister say to Ari about his generation when he wants Ari to stop for the people outside the municipal building?

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