Rebecca Makkai, The Briefcase
Read The Briefcase and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.
1. What was the protagonist’s profession prior to his imprisonment?
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2. Why did the soldiers arrest the professor?
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3. How many cities east did the protagonist travel before using the identity of the briefcase’s original owner?
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4. What subjects does the protagonist say he once had a talent for while in school?
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5. What arrives at the post office late one afternoon for the protagonist?
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