Jumping Jacks (6)
What does the keyword mean?
(paragraph 14 - p.764 - last line)
He stared at the sky while recumbent in the grass.
Laying still, motionless
What does the keyword mean?
(paragraph 8 - p.762 - last line)
She burst into a paroxysm of laughter.
uncontrollable fit
What does the keyword mean?
(paragraph 2 - p.760 - before the last line)
The gaunt trees stood bare against the winter sky.
thin, empty,
What does the keyword mean?
(paragraph 11- p.763 - line 9)
The climb was a dangerous venture, but they made it.
risky, dangerous voyage / trip/journey
What does the keyword mean?
(paragraph 2 - p.760 - second word- line 14)
A long scratch marred the painting.
damages, spolied, ruined
Refer to paragraph 33 - Characterization
Which word best describes Nunez’s attitude when he first enters the village?
confident
The confident steps of a youth who enters upon life”
What does the phrase “Let me think. Let me think.” (repeated twice) emphasize about Nunez’s state of mind?
A. His determination to learn
B. His emotional control
C. His inner conflict and desperation
D. His confidence in the villagers
C. His inner conflict and desperation
It reveals stress and urgency as he tries to reclaim control – Paragraph 41)
By referring to paragraph 17, The villagers conclude Nunez is likely a man, but not entirely normal.
True or False?
TRUE
He is a man, a creature..
By referring to paragraphs 32 and 33, determine if the following statement is true or false.
Nunez was greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the villagers upon his arrival.
FALSE
They were cautious and confused
By referring to paragraph 5, identify a figurative technique used.
alliteration
steep slope of snow
Refer to paragraph 71, How does Nunez react emotionally after his first night in the village?
A. He feels completely at peace
B. He is afraid and withdrawn
C. He is amused and angry
D. He cries himself to sleep
C - He is amused and angry
Evidence :Paragraph 71
“He laughed, sometimes with amusement and sometimes with indignation”
By referring to paragraph 31, What do the villagers think of Nunez’s eyes when they examine him?
They find the moevment of his eyelids strange
From paragraphs 31-34, 52, What clues suggest to Nunez that the villagers are blind, and how does he react to this realization?
Specific statement/phrase
The villages used gestures to touch him
The villagers had sunken eyes..
They were smelling him
Was Nunez scared of the villagers? Explain your answer.
No, he kept repeating that he might be a KING. He interacted with them, no signs of fear.
How did the blind people in the village lose their sight?
(paragraph 3)
From a disease and they all never saw, nor the newborn children.
What theme is reinforced by the line: “You are blind and I can see. Leave me alone!”
A. The futility of love
B. The desire for adventure
C. The struggle between individuality and societal norms
D. The victory of science over nature
EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER
C
Nunez begins to realize that the only way to survive in the village might be to conform, which challenges his sense of identity and superiority. The villagers offer no space for individuality rooted in difference—they demand complete assimilation. This conflict highlights a major theme: whether one should preserve their unique traits (in this case, sight) or surrender them for acceptance, mirroring broader discussions about cultural conformity and colonization.
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Refer to paragraph 6.
Why does the author choose to have this single line stand alone?
It is a turning point and the start of the journey!
By referring to paragraph 13, how does the author use diction to foreshadow the type of people the man will meet in the village?
It foreshadows that they may be uniquely adaptive and highly perceptive.
How do the villagers differentiate between night and day / sleep and awake ?
(paragraph 68)
When it is cold, they sleep and when it is hot, it is time to wake up.
By referring to paragraphs 67-68, How does Nunez's belief in his superiority continue to shape his behavior in these paragraphs?
Nunez continues to believe he is superior because of his sight. He refers to himself as a “Heaven-sent King”, demonstrating his inflated ego and inability to perceive value in the villagers’ way of life. This belief shapes his behavior—he talks down to them, tries to teach them, and later considers using force when persuasion fails. Ironically, the villagers see him as mentally deficient, not extraordinary, flipping his assumption of dominance.
Nunez’s actions after the fall tell us about his personality and background:
He quickly assesses the situation, shows resilience, and uses logic to survive (paragraphs 7-8)
Use three adjectives to describe him using the above information.
Experienced
Intelligent
Observant
Rational
Strong
Confident
Brave
How much tiem has passed since Nunez had fallen in the country of the blind? Describe the country.
(paragraph 92-93)
4 days have passed and it is day 5.
The country is nice, simple life, have entertainment..
By referring to paragraphs 40-43, What is ironic about how the villagers interpret Nunez’s “gift of sight”?
They view it as a sign of weakness or delusion
They think he is "newly formed and mentally incomplete"
What is the significance of the proverb “In the Country of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King,” and how is it challenged in these early interactions?
(paragraphs 19,20,68,89)
Nunez is not king; he is misunderstood and seen as impaired. The story challenges the assumption that different means inferior.