The Impact of Esteban on Villagers

In a small fishing village, children discover a drowned man on the beach. The villagers are captivated by his size and handsomeness, naming him Esteban. As they prepare a grand funeral, they reflect on how his presence inspires them to improve their lives and community. The story highlights the transformative power of a great individual, even in death, and the villagers' collective desire for self-improvement.

What did the children initially mistake the drowned man for?

• A pirate ship

• A whale

• A large rock

• A sea monster

What did the children initially think the dark bulge in the sea was?

• A friendly dolphin

• An enemy ship

• A floating island

• A giant fish

What did the villagers remove from the drowned man's body?

• Barnacles

• Seaweed and jellyfish tentacles

• Sand

• Shells

What was the villagers' first impression of the drowned man's weight?

• He was as light as a feather

• He weighed more than any dead man they had known

• He was as heavy as a small child

• He was weightless

What name did the women give to the drowned man?

• Carlos

• Fernando

• Esteban

• Gabriel

What did the women conclude about the drowned man's appearance?

• He was average looking

• He was the handsomest man they had ever seen

• He was frightening

• He was unremarkable

What was the villagers' reaction to the news that no neighboring towns could claim the drowned man?

• They were indifferent

• They wept with joy

• They were disappointed

• They were angry

How did the men react when they saw the drowned man's face?

• They were indifferent

• They were disappointed

• They were in awe

• They were frightened

What did the villagers think about Esteban's life?

• He was a fisherman

• He was a sailor

• He was ashamed of his size

• He was a king

What did the villagers do to prepare for Esteban's funeral?

• They held a festival

• They prepared a splendid funeral

• They invited neighboring villages

• They built a new church