Protagonist's Journey and Discoveries

In 'By the Waters of Babylon,' a young priest's son embarks on a forbidden journey eastward to the Place of the Gods. He crosses the great river, explores the ruins of a once-great city, and discovers that the gods were actually men. This revelation challenges his understanding of the world and the laws of his people. The story explores themes of knowledge, fear, and the pursuit of truth.

What is forbidden in the society described in the story?

• Going west

• Going south

• Going east

• Going north

Who is allowed to touch the metal in the dead places?

• Only women

• Only priests or the sons of priests

• Only hunters

• Anyone

What did the protagonist's father do to test his son's readiness to become a priest?

• Made him recite chants and spells

• Made him cross the great river

• Made him touch metal in a dead place

• Made him hunt a panther

What sign did the protagonist see that confirmed his journey eastward?

• A golden deer

• A red eagle

• A black panther

• A white fawn

What did the protagonist find in the dead house that made his heart feel big?

• A good knife

• A sacred stone

• A magical book

• A piece of gold

What did the protagonist discover about the place of the gods?

• It was a forest with magical creatures

• It was a great dead place with high towers

• It was an island covered with fog

• It was a small village

What did the protagonist realize about the gods after seeing the dead man?

• They were demons

• They were animals

• They were spirits

• They were men

What did the protagonist's father say about the law after hearing his son's story?

• The law is unchangeable

• The law is not always the same shape

• The law is irrelevant

• The law is always the same

What did the protagonist plan to do when he becomes the chief priest?

• Destroy the dead places

• Rebuild the city of the gods

• Lead a company to the place of the gods

• Forget about the past

What lesson did the protagonist learn about truth?

• Truth is easy to understand

• Truth should be revealed all at once

• Truth is not important

• Truth should come little by little