1. Describe what led to the dismatling of the fist of Allah just before the excerpt 2. Explain the the dominant theme in the except 3. Describe the character traits of engineer Tahir as seen in this except 4. He could not have endured any indignity but not rejection by ajudia colleague what does the statement imply about the attitude of Engineer Tahir towards Ms Rahmah 5. Identify and illustrate two aspects of language use in these excerpt 6. Describe the prevailing atmosphere exhibited in the excerpt 7. a. She looked up (add a question tag) b. She did not say anything (rewrite by replacing the word "say" with a suitable phrase of verb) 8. From elsewhere in the novel describe the accident being mentioned in the first paragraph of this excerpt 9. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the exact in one word a. Dismantling b. Inexplicable

You're on a roll — 1. Describe what led to the dismantling of the Fist of Allah just before the excerpt The excerpt states that the dismantling of the Fist of Allah was a result of an unrelated crisis that had been brewing for over a year. This crisis itself was "born of 'the accident'" which had already occurred. The excerpt does not provide further details about the nature of this crisis or the accident. 2. Explain the dominant theme in the excerpt The dominant theme in this excerpt is unrequited love or infatuation coupled with the struggle against pride and social hierarchy in romantic pursuits. Engineer Tahir's deep feelings for his junior colleague, Ms. Rahmah, clash with his ego and the professional distance, leading to an awkward and seemingly rejected advance. 3. Describe the character traits of Engineer Tahir as seen in this excerpt Infatuated/Smitten*: He is deeply in love with Ms. Rahmah, constantly thinking about her and her qualities. Proud/Egotistical*: He cannot tolerate rejection, especially from a junior colleague, indicating a strong sense of self-importance and status. Awkward/Insecure (in romantic pursuits)*: Despite his professional standing, he struggles to approach Rahmah confidently, making clumsy attempts and regretting his initial words. Rank-conscious*: He is aware of the "difference in rank" between them, which influences his hesitation and approach. 4. He could not have endured any indignity but not rejection by a junior colleague what does the statement imply about the attitude of Engineer Tahir towards Ms Rahmah This statement implies that Engineer Tahir holds a superiority complex or a strong sense of pride tied to his professional rank. He views rejection from a junior colleague like Ms. Rahmah as a particularly humiliating and unacceptable indignity, suggesting he believes his status should afford him a certain level of respect or acceptance, especially from those below him. 5. Identify and illustrate two aspects of language use in these excerpt Simile: "Her big eyes were shining like light bulbs*..." This comparison vividly describes the brightness and intensity of Rahmah's eyes. Internal Monologue*: The passage frequently delves into Engineer Tahir's thoughts, such as "Love might as well have been an unpleasant chore he felt he had to put behind him..." and "Did it not make him seem to be groveling before a junior colleague? He tried again." This gives direct insight into his inner turmoil and insecurities. 6. Describe the prevailing atmosphere exhibited in the excerpt The prevailing atmosphere is one of tension, awkwardness, and unresolved romantic longing. There is a palpable sense of Engineer Tahir's internal conflict and nervousness, coupled with the discomfort arising from Ms. Rahmah's apparent unresponsiveness or subtle rejection. It also carries a hint of foreboding due to the mention of the "crisis" and "accident" at the beginning. 7. a. She looked up (add a question tag) She looked up, didn't she? b. She did not say anything (rewrite by replacing the word "say" with a suitable phrase of verb) She did not utter a word. 8. From elsewhere in the novel describe the accident being mentioned in the first paragraph of this excerpt The excerpt itself does not describe the accident. It only mentions that the crisis leading to the dismantling of the Fist of Allah was "born of 'the accident'". To describe the accident, information from elsewhere in the novel would be required. 9. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the exact in one word a. Dismantling: Disassembly b. Inexplicable: Unexplainable Got more? Send 'em.