Question

1. the author creates suspense primarily through:

a. detailed descriptions of violence
b. the barbers methodical focus on his work while contemplating murder
c. conversations between townspeople
d. descriptions of previous executions

1. what does the phrase \lather and nothing else\ symbolize in the story?

a. the barbers desire to escape his situation
b. the superficial nature of the revolution
c. the barbers choice to maintain his professional identity
d. the meaninglessness of violence

1. how does the author manipulate time in the story?

a. through frequent jumps between past and present
b. by stretching a brief moment into detailed examination
c. by compressing several days into one scene
d. through predictions of future events

1. the barbers expertise with his razor serves as:

a. a symbol of his hidden violent nature
b. a contrast to his peaceful principles
c. a reminder of his poverty
d. a connection to his family history

1. what narrative technique does the author primarily use to reveal the barbers thoughts?

a. dialogue with other characters
b. internal monologue
c. flashbacks
d. third - person narration

1. the storys ending reveals that captain torres:

a. was oblivious to the danger
b. trusted the barber completely
c. was aware of the barbers moral dilemma
d. planned to arrest the barber

Explanation:

• Question 6: The barber's internal conflict (methodically working while thinking of murder) builds suspense.
• Question 7: "Lather and nothing else" shows the barber choosing his professional role over violence.
• Question 8: The story focuses on a short moment (the haircut) in great detail.
• Question 9: The razor (a tool that could be violent) symbolizes the barber's hidden violent nature (he could kill but doesn't).
• Question 10: Internal monologue shows the barber's thoughts directly.
• Question 11: Captain Torres' actions (coming to the barber, knowing the barber's situation) imply he was aware of the moral dilemma.

Answer:

1. B. The barber's methodical focus on his work while contemplating murder
2. C. The barber's choice to maintain his professional identity
3. B. By stretching a brief moment into detailed examination
4. A. A symbol of his hidden violent nature
5. B. Internal monologue
6. C. Was aware of the barber's moral dilemma