Bac L 2012 – Sujet corrigé – Anglais LV1 COMPREHENSION 1 a The story takes place a few months after the end of the First World War. 1 b The story is told through Niska’s eyes. 2 Niska is Xavier Bird’s auntie, Elijah is someone Niska knows well, but not a relative. Xavier and Elijah are friends.