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What motivates Ben to participate in the game despite his initial fear?
What motivates Ben to participate in the game despite his initial fear?
How does Ben's physical state influence his decision-making during the encounter?
How does Ben's physical state influence his decision-making during the encounter?
Which detail most effectively establishes the atmosphere of desperation in the beginning?
Which detail most effectively establishes the atmosphere of desperation in the beginning?
What does the interaction with the well-dressed man reveal about Ben's circumstances?
What does the interaction with the well-dressed man reveal about Ben's circumstances?
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What emotional state does Ben predominantly experience when he walks to the highway?
What emotional state does Ben predominantly experience when he walks to the highway?
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What internal conflict does Ben face regarding his survival chances?
What internal conflict does Ben face regarding his survival chances?
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In which way does the environment impact Ben's experience as he makes his journey?
In which way does the environment impact Ben's experience as he makes his journey?
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What role does the promise of money play in Ben's decision?
What role does the promise of money play in Ben's decision?
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What does Ben's reaction to the armed men suggest about his character?
What does Ben's reaction to the armed men suggest about his character?
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How does the offer to play a game reflect broader themes in Ben's life?
How does the offer to play a game reflect broader themes in Ben's life?
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Study Notes
Ben's Plight
- Ben is in a desperate situation, hungry and cold with no money or prospects
- He remembers better times but can't conjure the feeling of warmth and fullness
- He seeks food and encounters a well-dressed man in a car and is offered a job playing a game for RM1,000
The Game
- The game involves Ben escaping from a group of armed men to the riverside
- Ben is given a ten-minute headstart
- The money is his to keep if he successfully escapes
- Ben is desperately in need of the money and hopes it will change his life
Ben's Fate
- Despite being close to the riverside and feeling hopeful, Ben is fatally shot with an arrow
- He dies a rich man, clutching the money in his pocket
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Description
Explore the gripping tale of Ben, who faces hunger and despair as he takes on a life-changing game for survival. With the promise of RM1,000, he races against time and danger, but fate has other plans for him. This quiz delves into the themes of desperation, hope, and tragic endings.
