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Quiz on "The Country of the Blind"
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1- What were Nunez's two attempts to prove his ability to see?A. He tries to predict when Pedro will come down the path. B. He offers to explain what is happening among the houses. C. He carefully describes the cavernous roof of the universe. D. He tells the people what colors their doors are painted.
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Why did Nunez seem to agree to the eye operation in the story?A. He has learned to rely on his other senses. B. He hopes to regain his sanity. C. He wants to be more like his fellow villagers. D. He wishes to marry Medina-saroté.
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In the story, what was the main reason behind the people of the valley not believing Nunez whenever he tries to explain the world of sighted humans?A. They refuse to think that anything in the outside world can help them. B. Their leaders have provided them with a different interpretation of the world. C. It is clear to them that Nunez is trying to trick them into giving him what he needs. D. Nunez has an unconvincing way of presenting his ideas about the world to them.
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Why did the doctor believe that it was a good idea to remove Nunez’s eyes?A. He is convinced that Nunez’s eyes are causing mental problems. B. He believes that eyes are sinful and stand in the way of being human. C. He wants Nunez to look like everyone else in the valley. D. He knows that Nunez can see and is therefore has an advantage.
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What main conflict did Nunez have with the valley inhabitants in the story?A. They refuse to help him get back up the mountain. B. They are reluctant to teach an outsider about their culture. C. They do not believe his descriptions of life beyond the valley D. They will not allow him to speak to their women.
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How did Nunez resolve the conflict that he faces when he is to have his eyes removed?A. He keeps his sight and departs from the valley. B. He tells Medina-saroté how he feels about seeing. C. He agrees to lose his sight to gain his true love. D. He fights back the blind residents with a spade.
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Which part of the story features slow pacing that establishes a mysterious mood?A. The first meeting of Nunez with the inhabitants of the valley. B. The introductory part, which reveals the events that led to the legend. C. The moments after Nunez falls down the mountain and is laughing. D. The scene in which Nunez holds a spade threateningly.
Quiz on "The Country of the Blind" (Answer Key)
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1- What were Nunez's two attempts to prove his ability to see?A. He tries to predict when Pedro will come down the path. B. He offers to explain what is happening among the houses. C. He carefully describes the cavernous roof of the universe. D. He tells the people what colors their doors are painted.
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Why did Nunez seem to agree to the eye operation in the story?A. He has learned to rely on his other senses. B. He hopes to regain his sanity. C. He wants to be more like his fellow villagers. D. He wishes to marry Medina-saroté.
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In the story, what was the main reason behind the people of the valley not believing Nunez whenever he tries to explain the world of sighted humans?A. They refuse to think that anything in the outside world can help them. B. Their leaders have provided them with a different interpretation of the world. C. It is clear to them that Nunez is trying to trick them into giving him what he needs. D. Nunez has an unconvincing way of presenting his ideas about the world to them.
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Why did the doctor believe that it was a good idea to remove Nunez’s eyes?A. He is convinced that Nunez’s eyes are causing mental problems. B. He believes that eyes are sinful and stand in the way of being human. C. He wants Nunez to look like everyone else in the valley. D. He knows that Nunez can see and is therefore has an advantage.
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What main conflict did Nunez have with the valley inhabitants in the story?A. They refuse to help him get back up the mountain. B. They are reluctant to teach an outsider about their culture. C. They do not believe his descriptions of life beyond the valley D. They will not allow him to speak to their women.
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How did Nunez resolve the conflict that he faces when he is to have his eyes removed?A. He keeps his sight and departs from the valley. B. He tells Medina-saroté how he feels about seeing. C. He agrees to lose his sight to gain his true love. D. He fights back the blind residents with a spade.
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Which part of the story features slow pacing that establishes a mysterious mood?A. The first meeting of Nunez with the inhabitants of the valley. B. The introductory part, which reveals the events that led to the legend. C. The moments after Nunez falls down the mountain and is laughing. D. The scene in which Nunez holds a spade threateningly.
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