Characters
Trivia 1
Key Elements
Diction
Trivia 2
600
What does Captain Torres say isnt easy at the end of the story?
Killing isnt easy
600
Smallest Continent of land area
Australia/Oceania
600
Why does the Barber begin to tremble (shake) and become nervous?
Because he recognises the man as the killer of the rebels in his town.
600
What is a "revolutionary"?
A person or fighter engaged in a revolution
600
How many squares are there on a chessboard?
64
700
How many days had Torres not shaved?
Four days
700
Largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
700
What did Captain Torres do to the Rebels he captured last time?
He stripped them naked and mutilated the bodies before hanging them in the school playground.
700
What does the word "meticulously" mean?
To do something with great care and detail.
Example: The student answered every question on the exam meticulously, they were awarded 100/100.
700
What country invented paper?
China
800
Which details show us that Captain Torres is dangerous? What does he say he will do next?
He says he will kill all of the remaining rebel leaders.
800
What is the smallest unit of life
The Cell
800
What is the "internal conflict" during the shave?
The Narrator doesnt know if he should kill the Captain or be a good man and do his job.
800
What does the word "Disoriented" mean?
Lose your sense of direction, lost, dont know what to do or where to go.
800
Vincent Van Gogh cut off which ear?
His left ear
900
How does the Barbers job affect his decision?
He views a Barber as someone who should provide a service and do their best NOT to harm their client (customer). Cutting somebody is the thing a barber should try to avoid.
900
Chemical symbol for gold
AU
900
What does the narrator mean when he says "I am a revolutionary, but not a murderer"
He supports the rebels, but doesnt want to become a killer like Captain Torres.
900
What does feigning mean in this sentence?
"Feigning casual unconcern, asked, 'Firing squad?'"
Pretending, acting, not real.
900
How long does it take the International Space Station (ISS) to orbit (go around) the earth?
90 Minutes
1000
What does Captain Torres hang up when he enters the Barber's shop? (there are 3 items)
His Bandolier, Holster and Kepi
1000
How many bones in an adult human
206
1000
What theme is developed by the Narrators final decision
That integrity (Ability to stay strong) can be stronger than the desire to kill for revenge.
1000
"But the sight of the mutilated bodies kept my eyes from lingering on the face of the man who was responsible"
What does the word MUTILATED mean?
Strong or shape-changing injury.
Example: "He mutilated CJ when he cut off his banana"
1000
How many ribs does a normal human have
24, 12 on each side.