Understanding 'Blood Kin'

The video features a reading from the novel 'Blood Kin', focusing on three male characters who serve the president: his portraitist, chef, and barber. Each character describes their unique routines and interactions with the president, highlighting their roles and the personal satisfaction they derive from their work. The portraitist captures the president's likeness, the chef prepares his favorite meals, and the barber maintains his grooming, each contributing to the president's public image.

What does the portraitist adjust in his paintings based on the president's mood?

• The background scenery

• The colors on the palette

• The type of paint used

• The size of the canvas

How often does the portraitist paint the president?

• Every two months

• Every six months

• Every month

• Every week

What is the chef's favorite task in the president's kitchen?

• Baking desserts

• Disemboweling crayfish

• Cleaning the kitchen

• Cooking with the president

What does the chef do with the live abalone upon arrival?

• Gives them to the president

• Cooks them immediately

• Places them in the pantry

• Freezes them

What is the president's favorite meal prepared by the chef?

• Saturday lunch

• Friday dinner

• Sunday brunch

• Monday breakfast

What grooming task does the president undergo daily?

• Haircut

• Ear cleaning

• Nail trimming

• Shaving

What does the barber believe about hair?

• It has power and is an extension of self

• It is just dead cells

• It should be discarded immediately

• It is a nuisance

How does the president react to the barber's knife sharpening?

• He leaves the room

• He winces but keeps his eyes closed

• He watches closely

• He asks the barber to stop

What does the barber do with the hair collected from the floor?

• Burns it

• Bottles it and keeps it

• Gives it to the president

• Throws it away

What is the president's reaction to the pain inflicted during grooming?

• He asks for a break

• He laughs it off

• He swears and throws things

• He remains silent