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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The boy admits to theft of __________ and arming by his clan during the torture by the Colonel.
(a) Paper.
(b) Horses.
(c) Food.
(d) Oil.

2. What kind of uprising is a part of the rumors which are being investigated in the area where the magistrate is?
(a) Barbarian.
(b) Women.
(c) Useless.
(d) Army.

3. The bulk of the story seems to be centered in what location in the world, according to the book notes?
(a) India.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Asia.
(d) Australia.

4. With the alleged barbarian uprising, the magistrate is unable to remain _______________ in the issues which take place.
(a) Useful.
(b) Uncaring.
(c) Uninvolved.
(d) Active.

5. Who is killed when he/she tries to protect another part of his/her family during an interrogation session?
(a) Mother.
(b) Brother.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. A magistrate is in charge of administering the _____________ in a colonial town at the start of this story.

2. The magistrate is worried that the answers the prisoners give while being tortured are only what the Colonel _______________.

3. Who does the magistrate find to be sleeping when he visits the family the following day?

4. Where are the prisoners placed in order to keep them from escaping from the colonial town?

5. Who does the magistrate blame for all of the trouble that is happening among the people who are prisoners?

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