Short Story: BP2 Flashcards
Who was the thump on the window?
It was the man from the line who she met earlier
What did she see on the man?
She saw the perspiration dripping from his forehead as he breathed heavily
What was the man holding?
Two oranges
What did the man do with one of the oranges?
He gestured to give her one
What did the lady do when the man gestured to give her an apple?
The lady slightly rolled down her window
What happened when the lady slightly rolled down her window?
Her car became instantly sticky and humid
What was obvious to the lady?
That the man wanted to enter the car
What did the lady do after noticing the man obviously wanted to enter the car?
She reluctantly, but generously unlocked the back door for him to enter
What did the man formally introduce himself as?
Abaeze, a traditional Igbo name
What did the man do as he introduced himself?
He handed her the orange
What did the two do whilst they were sitting in the car?
Eating their oranges, in silence, waiting for someone to say something
What did Abaeze ask the lady while eating the apples in silence?
Abaeze asked for the lady’s name
What did the lady respond with to Abaeze asking for her name?
No response
What happened after the lady didn’t respond?
More silence
