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The Colonel's Authority Quiz
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The Colonel's Authority Quiz

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What does the flag hanging around the colonel symbolize?

  • Power and authority (correct)
  • Tradition and history
  • Unity and community
  • Wealth and luxury

    • How does the town's proximity to the frontier influence its characteristics?

  • It makes the town a bustling trade center.
  • It leads to political change initiated by the citizens.
  • It creates a sense of isolation from larger towns. (correct)
  • It encourages a close-knit community among townsfolk.

    • What does the author imply about the citizens’ response to orders from the capital?

  • They submit humbly to those orders. (correct)
  • They often rebel against the orders.
  • They frequently ignore the orders.
  • They seek clarification before compliance.

    • In the context of the narrative, which statement about political changes is true?

    <p>The citizens have never initiated political change themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character holds the position of the highest official in the town?

    <p>The chief tax-collector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comparison is made to describe the town's distance from the capital?

    <p>Like saying a man of three hundred years is older than one of two hundred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has historically influenced the composition of officials in the town?

    <p>They come from the capital or larger towns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling might the colonel experience due to his dual role as a powerful official and an ordinary man?

    <p>Conflict between power and relatability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the colonel's position in the town?

    <p>Chief tax-collector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the colonel's relationship with his official position?

    <p>He is indifferent towards his title.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the townspeople perceive the colonel's authority?

    <p>They believe he has no real power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the colonel's house is highlighted as significant?

    <p>The large veranda where military maneuvers occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is described involving the colonel and a delegation?

    <p>An ask for a government subsidy after a fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impression does the presence of the colonel give to visitors during receptions?

    <p>He appears intimidating and aloof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the colonel's rise in his career?

    <p>He initially advanced quickly but then plateaued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the colonel's grandchildren not allowed down in the Market Square?

    <p>The children there are considered unworthy of them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the setting where the receptions usually take place?

    <p>On the veranda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the soldiers described in terms of their physical appearance?

    <p>Small and agile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the notable features of the soldiers that frightens children?

    <p>Their prominent teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impression do the soldiers give when they enter shops?

    <p>They appear understanding without speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the soldiers' mannerisms and dialects contribute to their character?

    <p>A shut-off and unapproachable quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional role does the colonel’s action of holding bamboo poles imply?

    <p>He supports the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do the soldiers have on the local people when they appear?

    <p>They create a sense of fear and silence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the soldiers contributes to the terror felt by children?

    <p>Their blank expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the initial speaker to retreat back into the crowd?

    <p>He lost his courage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main request in the address delivered by the man who regained his composure?

    <p>Tax exemption and timber at a reduced price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the crowd react after the colonel's decision was announced?

    <p>They surged out with a sense of relief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical action did the colonel exhibit while standing motionless?

    <p>He breathed deeply and conspicuously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What humorous observation did the child make about the people on the ladders?

    <p>They appeared to be hiding from the spotlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the little official after whispering to the colonel?

    <p>He clapped his hands and dismissed the crowd.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the chosen speaker maintain his composure during the address?

    <p>By smiling throughout the speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the messengers during the event?

    <p>To fetch well-known speakers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the colonel's action of letting go of the poles signify?

    <p>A moment of exhaustion and relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the citizens generally perceive the granting of minor petitions by the colonel?

    <p>As a powerful private act kept secret from the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the citizens' experience with official refusals?

    <p>Refusals are considered beneficial and necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is highlighted as being particularly discontent?

    <p>Teens aged seventeen to twenty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the young people's capability to foresee consequences?

    <p>They struggle to foresee even minor consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator feel after returning from official occasions designed to receive refusals?

    <p>Not exactly strengthened or happy but not disappointed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'the eyes of the government' refer to in relation to the colonel?

    <p>The idea that the colonel acts as a representative of the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of atmosphere do official occasions designed for refusals create?

    <p>A formal and bureaucratic environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Colonel's Authority

    • The story takes place in a small town far from the capital and the frontier.
    • The town's highest official is the colonel, chief tax-collector.
    • The colonel is an old man, well-known by the citizens.
    • He is a symbol of power, but also an ordinary man with a family.
    • He represents the government, but also has a personal power.
    • The citizens are accustomed to the colonel's authority, and they are not actively trying to change it.

    The Refusal

    • The colonel regularly denies petitions from the citizens.
    • These denials are expected and necessary for the town's order.
    • They act as a reminder of the limits of the citizens' power.
    • Attending these meetings is not a formality; they are meaningful for the citizens.
    • The citizens feel neither disappointed nor tired after a refusal.

    The Soldiers

    • Soldiers are sent from a distant location to support the colonel.
    • They are seen as a source of fear and tension for the citizens.
    • Their appearance is intimidating: small, agile, with prominent teeth and twitching eyes.
    • They speak a foreign dialect, adding to the sense of detachment from the town.

    The Government's Influence

    • The town submits to government orders, but the capital's influence is mostly indirect.
    • The townspeople have little knowledge about events in the capital.
    • The government's power is felt through the colonel and the soldiers.

    Younger Generation

    • Young people between 17 and 20 are more likely to be discontent with the system.
    • This discontent comes from their inability to foresee the consequences of their actions.

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    Test your understanding of the themes and characters in 'The Colonel's Authority'. This quiz explores the dynamics of power, authority, and citizen interactions in a small town setting. Analyze how the colonel's role affects the lives of the townspeople and their perception of government.

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