Comprehension
In “By the Waters of Babylon,” how is John’s society different from the one that came before it?
People believe in magic, spirits, and demons.
After which of these events does “By the Waters of Babylon” most likely take place?
A destructive war
From what point of view is “By the Waters of Babylon” narrated?
first person- by John
Which of these choices best describes John’s diction and syntax in the passage?
formal diction and simple syntax
What must happen when a person is fasting?
The person must not eat.
It's the theme of the story
Suspense
What does the text say that makes you think it happened after a _____?
"—I saw that once there had been god-roads across it, though now they were broken and fallen like broken vines."
Who knows more about the Place of the Gods?
The reader understands more about the Place of the Gods than John does
What does stern mean?
Strict
In “By the Waters of Babylon,” what does John finally realize about the gods?
They were human beings.
How does John’s father feel near the end of “By the Waters of Babylon”?
Too much new information can disrupt a society.
What is the affect/theme for readers?
It creates a feeling of suspense.
What is the most likely way in which water would be purified?
by removing impurities from it
Why does John go to the Place of the Gods?
To try to gain knowledge
How do you know he feels that way?
" If you eat too much truth at once, you may die of the truth. …”
Who is more educated and powerful?
The priests are more educated and powerful than the hunters are
What is one central idea of “By the Waters of Babylon”?
True wisdom may require knowledge of painful truths
What does forbade mean?
Refused to allow something