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What was the woman's reaction after the boy tried to match her purse in 'Thank You Ma'am'?
What was the woman's reaction after the boy tried to match her purse in 'Thank You Ma'am'?
- She laughed and offered him money.
- She shared her own story of hardship. (correct)
- She was enraged and yelled at him.
- She was surprised and didn’t respond.
Why did the king weep in 'The Gulistan of Sa'adi'?
Why did the king weep in 'The Gulistan of Sa'adi'?
- He lost a battle and felt ashamed.
- He felt compassion for his subjects' suffering. (correct)
- He was betrayed by his closest advisor.
- He remembered his lost love.
What is Kreton's view about human minds in 'Visit to a Small Planet'?
What is Kreton's view about human minds in 'Visit to a Small Planet'?
- They are too simple to understand complex emotions.
- They are easily influenced by outside forces.
- They are highly advanced and predictable.
- They are chaotic and difficult to comprehend. (correct)
What are locusts described as in relation to bad weather?
What are locusts described as in relation to bad weather?
What is the main purpose of Kreton's visit in 'Visit to a Small Planet'?
What is the main purpose of Kreton's visit in 'Visit to a Small Planet'?
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