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Questions 1-5 of 30:

1.

Martim spends a great deal of time explaining the workings of the car to Tomas. What circumstance of the story makes his explanation necessary? (from Part 1, Section 1)

Its setting in a city where the primary means of transportation is still the horse-drawn carriage.

Its setting at a time when automobile repair shops were rare, and Tomas would have to take someone along to make sure the car was maintained.

Its setting at a time when cars were first being introduced.

Its setting in a country where Tomas was the only person who did not have a car.

2.

Where does Eusebio agree to start his autopsy of Rafael’s body? (from Part 2, Section 2)

His belly.

His feet.

His chest.

His head.

3.

Why is it significant that Maria Castro asks for an autopsy to find out how her husband lived? (from Part 2, Section 2)

Autopsies are usually performed to find out how a person died.

Autopsies are usually performed to find out how a person was murdered.

Autopsies are usually performed as part of a criminal investigation.

Autopsies are usually performed on people who have lived longer lives than Rafael.

4.

What is Tomas objecting to? (from Part 1, Section 1)

The way in which the people he loved most were suddenly taken from him by death.

The way in which his wife, whom he loved dearly, threw him out of his home.

The way in which the people he loved the most refused to listen to his stories of Father Ulisses.

The way in which his wife, from whom he was getting a divorce, kept him from seeing his son.

5.

Who does Peter think would have loved the house in Tuizelo? (from Part 3, Section 2)

Dona Amelia.

Teresa.

Ben.

Clara.

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