Question

Read the excerpt from "Lather and Nothing Else."

I went on lathering his face. My hands began to tremble again. The man could not be aware of this, which was lucky for me. But I wished he had not come in. Probably many of our men had seen him enter the shop. And with the enemy in my house I felt a certain responsibility


Which statements about the barber are correct? Check all that apply.

His goal is to do his job well.
His goal is to be a loyal revolutionary.
His goal is to harm his customers.
His opponent is the new customer.
His opponents are the men outside.
He feels torn between staying and running.
He feels torn between hurting and serving.

Answer 1

His goal is to do his job well.

His goal is to be a loyal revolutionary.

His opponent is the new customer

He feels torn between hurting and serving.

Answer 2

I believe:

- His goal is to be a loyal revolutionary.

"...I felt a certain responsibility"

- His opponent is the new customer.

"And with the enemy in my house..."

- He feels torn between hurting and serving.

"I went on lathering his face. My hands began to tremble again." (literally serving while getting hurt)