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What event triggered the narrator's heart to stop?
What event triggered the narrator's heart to stop?
What was the condition of the water the narrator observed?
What was the condition of the water the narrator observed?
What was the narrator's emotional state during his walk?
What was the narrator's emotional state during his walk?
What did the narrator dream about the night after witnessing the dead body?
What did the narrator dream about the night after witnessing the dead body?
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What did the narrator notice on his way through the alley?
What did the narrator notice on his way through the alley?
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What was the weather like as the narrator made his way to the graveyard?
What was the weather like as the narrator made his way to the graveyard?
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What happened to the body that lay sprawled across the metal rods?
What happened to the body that lay sprawled across the metal rods?
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How did Yazid feel when he noticed others staring at him?
How did Yazid feel when he noticed others staring at him?
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What hazard did the narrator consider while walking?
What hazard did the narrator consider while walking?
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How did William watch the labourers?
How did William watch the labourers?
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What was the primary setting described in the passage?
What was the primary setting described in the passage?
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What does the phrase 'arms akimbo' suggest about William's posture?
What does the phrase 'arms akimbo' suggest about William's posture?
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What emotional state do the labourers exhibit when they find the body?
What emotional state do the labourers exhibit when they find the body?
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Which of these statements is least likely to describe Yasid's character?
Which of these statements is least likely to describe Yasid's character?
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What is implied about the noise from the derrick base?
What is implied about the noise from the derrick base?
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What additional context could be gathered from the situation in the passage?
What additional context could be gathered from the situation in the passage?
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What is Yazid primarily searching for after the fire destroyed his village?
What is Yazid primarily searching for after the fire destroyed his village?
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How does Yazid feel about the fire that razed his village?
How does Yazid feel about the fire that razed his village?
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What role does Adam play in Yazid's situation?
What role does Adam play in Yazid's situation?
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What kind of night is depicted in the scene?
What kind of night is depicted in the scene?
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What vivid imagery does Yazid recall when laying in bed?
What vivid imagery does Yazid recall when laying in bed?
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What is Yazid's emotional state as he prepares for the burial of the old man?
What is Yazid's emotional state as he prepares for the burial of the old man?
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How does Yazid react to the laughter of Adam and his friend?
How does Yazid react to the laughter of Adam and his friend?
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What activity was the old man preoccupied with before his death?
What activity was the old man preoccupied with before his death?
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What emotion do the old mothers exhibit after the fire in Kampong Umbi?
What emotion do the old mothers exhibit after the fire in Kampong Umbi?
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What was the primary environmental condition affecting Yazid's perception during the fire?
What was the primary environmental condition affecting Yazid's perception during the fire?
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What can be inferred about the fire's impact on the community of Kampong Umbi?
What can be inferred about the fire's impact on the community of Kampong Umbi?
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Which of the following characters experiences a significant loss in the fire incident?
Which of the following characters experiences a significant loss in the fire incident?
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What does Yazid visualize as he observes the remnants of the fire?
What does Yazid visualize as he observes the remnants of the fire?
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What is the significance of the sparks of fire that Yazid sees?
What is the significance of the sparks of fire that Yazid sees?
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Which term best describes the state of the houses after the fire in Kampong Umbi?
Which term best describes the state of the houses after the fire in Kampong Umbi?
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What is a pre-reading activity suggested for better understanding Brunei?
What is a pre-reading activity suggested for better understanding Brunei?
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What did Yazid reveal about his father's death?
What did Yazid reveal about his father's death?
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What does Yazid believe about death?
What does Yazid believe about death?
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What change in work is discussed between Yazid and Jamal?
What change in work is discussed between Yazid and Jamal?
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What does Jamal say about the oil in Seria?
What does Jamal say about the oil in Seria?
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What natural feature do Yazid and Jamal observe as they finish their lunch?
What natural feature do Yazid and Jamal observe as they finish their lunch?
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How does Yazid feel when he looks at Jamal's face?
How does Yazid feel when he looks at Jamal's face?
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What indicates that there are plans for more oil drilling?
What indicates that there are plans for more oil drilling?
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What aspect of their work do Yazid and Jamal discuss?
What aspect of their work do Yazid and Jamal discuss?
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Study Notes
Oilfield Labourers
- The story's setting is Kampong Umbi, Brunei, an oil-rich village
- The story begins after a fire that destroyed many houses
- The main character Yazid is haunted by the fire and death of the old man
- The old man, despite being a cockfighter, died by suicide
- The story shows the impact of the oil industry on the village, as villagers work on oil rigs as derrick climbers
- Yazid is grappling with the meaning of life and death, and the uncertainty of their future in the village
- The story ends with a tragic accident where a friend falls from the derrick, leaving Yazid with a profound sense of loss and existential questions.
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Explore the poignant narrative set in Kampong Umbi, Brunei, focusing on Yazid's struggles after a tragic fire. The story delves into themes of life, death, and the impact of the oil industry on village life. As Yazid copes with loss and existential questions, the tale uncovers the complex realities faced by oilfield workers.
