What must happen when a person is fasting?

What is one central idea of “By the Waters of Babylon”?

After which of these events does “By the Waters of Babylon” most likely take place?

What would a stern parent most likely do if his or her child misbehaved?

From what point of view is “By the Waters of Babylon” narrated?

How does the use of dramatic irony in “By the Waters of Babylon” affect readers?

How does “By the Waters of Babylon” offer a strong example of dramatic irony?

In "By the Waters of Babylon," how is John's society different from the one that came before it?

In “By the Waters of Babylon,” what does John finally realize about the gods?

In “By the Waters of Babylon,” John sees the city “as it had been when the gods were alive.” What is he seeing?

What does the following sentence from “By the Waters of Babylon” suggest about the culture of the story? A priest must know many secrets—that was what my father said. If the hunters think we do all things by chants and spells

What do John’s references to gods and magic in “By the Waters of Babylon” most clearly suggest?