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Exercise
A. Match the words with their meaning.
a. mush – iii. a soft thick mass or mixture
b. jerk – v. to make something move with a sudden short sharp movement
c. concussion – vi. a temporary loss of consciousness
d. hurl – i. to throw something violently in a particular direction
e. pulp – vii. the soft part inside the fruits and vegetables
f. clutch – ii. to hold something tightly
g. sip – iv. to drink something, taking a very small amount each time
B. Write ‘True’ for true statements and ‘False’ for false ones.
a. The tourists are informed to wear a red hat through public notices. True
b. Aranceri seem dressed in Doctor Whoesque costumes. False
c. When a cart approaches, aranceri run away from the square. False
d. The narrator feels bored during the festival period. False
e. The volunteers encourage the visitors to join the battle. False
f. The narrator accepts Massi’s offer. False
C. Answer the following questions.
a. What does the red hat symbolize?
Ans: The red hat symbolizes the carnival itself and is a symbol of freedom, worn in Roman times by freed slaves and during the Middle Ages on the heads of peasants rioting against feudal lords.
b. How does the narrator feel when she wipes her face?
Ans: The narrator feels scared and shocked when she wipes her face and sees blood.
c. What does the square look like after an hour- battle of the oranges?
Ans: After an hour-long battle of the oranges, the square is covered in a thick sludge, a mixture of orange pulp and horse manure, and it smells sharp, sweet-and-sour.
d. How do aranceri members chase the cart?
Ans: The aranceri members chase the cart by charging towards it and bombarding it with oranges as soon as it approaches.
e. Does Silvia enjoy this carnival? Why?
Ans: Yes, Silvia enjoys this carnival because she thinks that it is good for her psychological health, and during these three days, she can let out all the frustrations she has built up during the year.
f. Why does Massi say, “Forget the nets”?
Ans: Massi says “Forget the nets” because he believes that if someone wants to truly experience the carnival, they have to be in the middle of the battle, and the protective nets would prevent that.
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