The Ring 1

How did the village treat Rafael?

• With indifference
• With fear and avoidance
• With anger and violence
• With kindness and understanding

How does the narrator feel towards Rafael?

• Afraid
• Jealous
• Sympathetic
• Angry

What is the significance of the gold ring in the story?

• It is a symbol of Rafael's madness
• It is a symbol of hope
• It is a symbol of love
• It is a symbol of wealth

What is the relationship between the narrator and Rafael?

• Neighbors
• Friends
• Cousins
• Strangers

What is the narrator's hypothesis about Rafael's mental state?

• He was born with a mental illness
• He is possessed by a spirit
• He was driven mad by a traumatic event
• He is faking his illness

Where does the story take place?

• A city by the sea
• A mountain village
• A big town
• A small village on the coast

How do the adults in the village view Rafael?

• As a friend
• As a nuisance
• As a threat
• As a victim

What is the theme of the story?

• Family relationships
• Love and loss
• Mental illness
• Friendship

Who is the narrator of the story?

• The narrator's brother
• The narrator's uncle
• The narrator
• Rafael's mother

How effective were the village's efforts to help Rafael?

• Not effective at all
• Unknown
• Somewhat effective
• Very effective