What decision does the barber make in the end?

He is going to let "each to his job", and that's it

Why does Captain Torres invite the barber to the school (end of page 2)?

He is proud of the torture he plans to inflict, He is testing the barber's response to determine loyalties

How does the author create interest in this story?

He asks rhetorical questions, He explores the barber's inner thoughts, He uses a great deal of imagery, He extends the climax

Which statement is NOT accurate to the setting?

The story certainly takes place in the early 2000s

Captain Torres can be describes as a ...

static c. because he shows no evidence of changing his views

What surprise is revealed in the final lines?

Captain Torres knew the barber was on the opposing side

After the sentence, "He evidently took it for granted...," what can you infer about the barber?

He is on the opposing side of the conflict

Which statement best describes the protagonist in the story?

He is a conscientious barber and secret revolutionary

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Lather and Nothing Else

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A game to review the short story #LatherandNothingElse and narrative elements (as well as the R.E.D. multiple choice strategy)

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1
What decision does the barber make in the end?
He is not going to slit his throat - it would be cowardly
He is going to be an "avenger of our people. A name to reme"
The razor blade is not an effective murder weapon
He is going to let "each to his job", and that's it
2
What point-of-view is this story told from?
3rd person - all-knowning
3rd person - limited
1st person
2nd person
3
Why does Captain Torres invite the barber to the school (end of page 2)?
He is proud of the torture he plans to inflict
He is testing the barber's response to determine loyalties
He wants the barber to receive a better education
He is planning on executing the barber - it's a trick
4
Do you think the barber made the right decision?
I don't know
No
Yes
5
How does the author create interest in this story?
He asks rhetorical questions
He explores the barber's inner thoughts
He uses a great deal of imagery
He extends the climax
6
Which statement is NOT accurate to the setting?
The barbershop is in a public space
They are in a barbershop in a hot location
The story certainly takes place in the early 2000s
The town/country is in a political/social upheaval
7
What word best describes the mood throughout the middle of the text?
tense
sentimental
lethargic
light-hearted
8
What is the dominant conflict in the text?
Person v. Person
Person v. Self
Person v. Society
Person v. Nature
9
Captain Torres can be describes as a ...
dynamic character because he surprises the reader in the end
dynamic c. because he is feared by many,including the barber
static c. because he shows no evidence of changing his views
static c. because he doesn't physically move much
10
What do you think is the best word for "stropping" (paragraph 1)?
building
looking at
sharpening
dulling
11
What surprise is revealed in the final lines?
Captain Torres is shot as he leaves the barbershop
Captain Torres knew the barber was on the opposing side
The barber is Captain Torres cousin
Captain Torres is not a murderer - he's misunderstood
12
What does "pretended indifference" mean?
The listener is interested
The listener is confused by the speaker's different tone
The listener may care - it depends on the speaker's response
The listener doesn't care
13
What is the best meaning for "foray" (paragraph 2)?
peaceful search
attack/raid
dance
journey
14
After the sentence, "He evidently took it for granted...," what can you infer about the barber?
He does not know anything about the man in the chair
He is on the opposing side of the conflict
He is secretly excited to be servicing this man
He is flustered
15
Which statement best describes the protagonist in the story?
He is a feared authoritarian leader and barber-shop customer
He is a conscientious barber and secret revolutionary
He is a sloppy barber and confused spy
He is a skilled barber and quick-acting murderer

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