Country of the Blind

What are two failed attempts that Nunez makes to prove that he can see in “The Country of the Blind”? Choose two options.

• a. He tells the people what colors their doors are painted.

• b. He tries to predict when Pedro will come down the path.

• c. He carefully describes the cavernous roof of the universe.

• d. He offers to explain what is happening among the houses.

• e. He reads aloud the book that he brought with him in his pack.

Why does Nunez agree to the eye operation in “The Country of the Blind”?

• He wants to be more like his fellow villagers.

• He has learned to rely on his other senses.

• He wishes to marry Medina-saroté.

• He hopes to regain his sanity.

In 'The Country of the Blind,' what is the main reason that the people of the valley do not believe Nunez when he tries to explain the world of sighted humans?

• It is clear to them that Nunez is trying to trick them into giving him what he needs.

• Nunez has an unconvincing way of presenting his ideas about the world to them.

• Their leaders have provided them with a different interpretation of the world.

• They refuse to think that anything in the outside world can help them.

In 'The Country of the Blind,' why does the doctor believe that removing Nunez’s eyes is a good idea?

• He wants Nunez to look like everyone else in the valley.

• He is convinced that Nunez’s eyes are causing mental problems.

• He knows that Nunez can see, and therefore has an advantage.

• He believes that eyes are sinful and stand in the way of being human.

Which excerpt from 'The Country of the Blind' best supports the answer to Part A?

• 'You see, my dear, he’s an idiot. He has delusions; he can’t do anything right.'

• He was the great doctor among these people, their medicine-man, and he had a very philosophical and inventive mind, and the idea of curing Nunez of his peculiarities appealed to him.

• 'They are greatly distended, he has eyelashes, and his eyelids move, and consequently his brain is in a state of constant irritation and distraction.'

• 'They will hurt you but little,' she said; 'and you are going through this pain—you are going through it, dear lover, for me . . .'

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How does author H.G. Wells use this old proverb in the story?

• to reveal to Nunez the glories of the valley vistas

• to explain to Nunez what the valley residents believe

• to remind Nunez that there is a world outside the valley

• to suggest to Nunez his superiority to the valley-dwellers

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Based on the dialect in the Country of the Blind, which of these words would they most likely  NOT understand?

• flutter

• hot

• rough

• bright

How does the setting of the story impact the plot in "The Country of the Blind?"

• The setting has no impact

• The setting prepares Nunez for complications later in the story

• The setting gives an otherworldly feel that the author wanted

• The remoteness of the setting keeps Nunez in the valley long enough to push the plot forward

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In 'The Country of the Blind,' what is the main reason Nunez initially believes he can rule the valley?

• A) He thinks his ability to see will make him superior.

• B) He believes he can teach them about the outside world.

• C) He assumes they will be impressed by his knowledge.

• D) He plans to use his physical strength to dominate.

What is the primary theme explored in 'The Country of the Blind'?

• A) The power of love

• B) The conflict between tradition and change

• C) The limitations of human perception

• D) The importance of community