"The Country of the Blind" Flashcard

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According to the introductory paragraphs of “The Country of the Blind,” how did the mysterious mountain valley first become cut off from the rest of civilization?

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A landslide blocked it in.

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In “The Country of the Blind,” how does Nunez manage to end up in the Country of the Blind?

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He accidentally falls down a mountain into a ravine.

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How does author H. G. Wells use the proverb "In the Country of the Blind the One eyed Man is King" in the story?

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to suggest to Nunez his superiority to the valley-dwellers

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Why does Nunez agree to the eye operation in “The Country of the Blind”?

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He wishes to marry Medina-saroté.

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What is the most likely meaning of delusions in the following sentence? Chris has never taken ballet lessons, but she still has delusions about getting a leading role in this year’s performance of The Nutcracker.

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false beliefs

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Which word best expresses the meaning of incoherent in the following sentence? The shock of the accident left David incoherent, and it was several minutes before we could understand what he was saying.

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unintelligible

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What does it mean if a teacher experiences perplexity when a student asks a question?

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The teacher is puzzled about how to respond to the student.

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In “The Country of the Blind,” what is the main reason that the people of the valley do not believe Nunez when he tries to explain the world of sighted humans?

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Their leaders have provided them with a different interpretation of the world.

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Why is Nunez (Bogota) so amazed?

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The villagers possess remarkable hearing.

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In "The Country of the Blind," why does the doctor believe that removing Nunez’s eyes is a good idea?

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He knows that Nunez can see and is therefore has an advantage.