And Of Clay Are We Created Short Story Quiz

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Who is the author of this story?
- Isabel Allende
- Isabel Anderson
- Allen Iverson
- Amee Wittbrodt

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It's time to check your comprehension. This quiz will tell you that how well you understood this short story. Are you ready to take this quiz? If so, good luck.

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At the beginning of the story, what natural disaster has just happened?
- Hurricane
- Typhoon
- Volcanic erruption
- Earthquake
Correct Answer

A. Volcanic erruption

Explanation

The correct answer is volcanic eruption. This can be inferred from the question which asks about a natural disaster that has just happened at the beginning of the story. Among the given options, a volcanic eruption is the most likely natural disaster that occurs suddenly and can cause significant destruction.

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3.

What is Rolf Carle's profession? Why is he there?
- He's a reporter
- He's a doctor
- He's an emergency worker
- He's a concerned parent
Correct Answer

A. He's a reporter

Explanation

Rolf Carle's profession is a reporter. This is indicated by the fact that he is mentioned as "a reporter" in the options. It is not mentioned in the question why he is there, so we cannot provide an explanation for that.

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4.

Who is trapped up to her neck in the mud pit?
- Rebecka
- Rolf's girlfriend
- Azucena
- Katharina
Correct Answer

A. Azucena

Explanation

Azucena is trapped up to her neck in the mud pit.

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5.

Who is the narrator of this story? Who is telling the story?
- Azucena
- Rolf Carle
- Katharina
- Rolf's girlfriend
Correct Answer

A. Rolf's girlfriend

Explanation

The correct answer is Rolf's girlfriend. This suggests that the narrator of the story is someone who is in a romantic relationship with Rolf. They are the one who is telling the story from their perspective.

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How long does Rolf stay at the scene?
- 1 day and 1 night
- 3 days and 2 nights
- 4 days and 3 nights
- A week
Correct Answer

A. 3 days and 2 nights

Explanation

Rolf stays at the scene for 3 days and 2 nights. This means that he spends a total of three full days and two full nights at the location.

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7.

Who does this tragedy cause Rolf to remember from his past?
- His sister, Katharina
- His great grandma
- His girlfriend
- His English teacher
Correct Answer

A. His sister, Katharina

Explanation

Rolf is reminded of his sister, Katharina, due to the tragedy. This suggests that the tragedy may have similarities or connections to a past event involving Katharina, which triggers Rolf's memory of her. The question implies that the tragedy has a personal impact on Rolf, leading him to recall his sister.

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8.

True or False? The President of the Republic comes to visit the disaster, and gives Rolf the pump that he needs to get the girl out of the mud.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is false because there is no mention of the President of the Republic giving Rolf the pump he needs to get the girl out of the mud. The question is asking if this specific event happens, and it does not.

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True or False? This event has little impact on the rest of Rolf's life.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. This suggests that the event in question does have an impact on the rest of Rolf's life.

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True or False? In the last paragraph, Rolf's girlfriend states that she will wait patiently for Rolf to heal from his nightmares and hopes that they will someday walk hand in hand again.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

In the last paragraph, Rolf's girlfriend expresses her willingness to wait for him to heal from his nightmares and her hope that they will be able to walk hand in hand again in the future.

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"And Of Clay Are We Created" Short Story Quiz

Who is the author of this story?

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At the beginning of the story, what natural disaster has just happened?

What is Rolf Carle's profession? Why is he there?

Who is trapped up to her neck in the mud pit?

Who is the narrator of this story? Who is telling the story?

How long does Rolf stay at the scene?

Who does this tragedy cause Rolf to remember from his past?

True or False? The President of the Republic comes to visit the disaster, and gives Rolf the pump that he needs to get the girl out of the mud.

True or False? This event has little impact on the rest of Rolf's life.

True or False? In the last paragraph, Rolf's girlfriend states that she will wait patiently for Rolf to heal from his nightmares and hopes that they will someday walk hand in hand again.