Day of the Builders - context

What language could the protagonist converse in? (multiple could be correct)

• English
• Builders' language
• Outsiders' language
• The language of the village

• No language

What did the Builders plan to build in the village? (multiple could be correct)

• A hospital
• A school
• Highways
• Factories
• A huge Laser Tower

What happened to some of the protagonist's people after the Builders arrived?

• They became rich
• They fell ill and died
• They left the village
• They learned new languages
• They became Builders

What led to the decimation of the tropical forest in the story?

• An iron-laden rock impact
• A volcanic eruption
• Deforestation
• A severe drought
• A tornado

What was the primary reason for the protagonist's decision to allow the Builders to stay in the village?

• Fear of the Builders' technology
• Desire to learn from the Builders
• Pressure from the elders
• Belief that they could drive the Builders away
• Fear of the Curse of Ridika

What profession did the Doctor claim to have when he introduced himself?

• Physician
• Dentist
• Engineer
• Anthropologist
• "Not a doctor who heals"

Why did the protagonist feel shame when looking at one of the Builders?

• Their neat appearance and clean clothes
• Their unfamiliar electronic gear
• Their knowledge of the village
• Their short hair
• Their electronic equipment

What event led to the Builders discovering the village?

• The initial signs of sickness from outsiders
• A rock formation near the village
• The encrusted dirt under fingernails
• A tower of natural rock formation
• A karst formation indicating an ocean floor

What was the protagonist's role after the Builders arrived in the village?

• Translator
• Hospital administrator
• Miner
• Teacher
• Doctor

How difficult was the text "The Day of the Builders"?

• 1. 1. Very

• 2. 2. Somewhat

• 3. 3. A bit

• 4. 4. Not at all