Night of the Scorpion 4

What is the title of the poem discussed in the text?

• The Night of the Scorpion

• The Poisonous Scorpion

• The Devil's Sting

• The Evil One's Shadow

What event from the poet's childhood is described in the text?

• His journey to a haunted house

• His encounter with a snake

• His first day at school

• His mother being stung by a scorpion

What does the poet use to describe the moment of the sting?

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

How does the poet compare the scorpion to?

• An angel

• The devil

• A hero

• A ghost

What do the villagers do upon hearing about the sting?

• Leave the village

• Ignore the situation

• Come to the spot

• Call the police

How does the poet describe the number and behavior of the villagers?

• Like a calm river

• Like a silent night

• Like a roaring lion

• Like swarms of flies

What sound do the villagers make repeatedly according to the text?

• Screamed in fear

• Whispered in silence

• Buzzed the name of God

• Sang a lullaby

What do the villagers believe about the scorpion's poison?

• It disappeared into thin air

• It was harmless

• It moved in the mother's blood

• It affected the entire village

What do the peasants hope for the woman's survival?

• A magical potion

• A quick escape

• Miraculous healing

• Words of wisdom

What do the peasants believe will purify the woman's flesh and spirit?

• The villagers' prayers

• The woman's tears

• The scorpion's shadow

• The poison