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Questions 1-5 of 30:

1.

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

His head.

His belly.

His feet.

His chest.

2.

Why is the character of Maria Castro significant? (from Part 2, Section 2)

She is the woman who got angry at Tomas for his behavior towards her son in Part 1.

She is the woman who showed Tomas into the church in Tuizelo in Part 1.

She is Eusebio's assistant.

She is Eusebio's mistress.

3.

In what way might the nausea, cramps, and vomiting experienced by Tomas relate to what happened to the boy? (from Part 1, Section 4)

They are probably an experience of fear that he is going to be punished for his actions.

They are probably an experience of disgust at the smell of the dead body.

They are not: they are a reaction to the encounter between the falcon and the dove.

They are probably an experience of guilt or shock.

4.

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

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.

5.

How does the reference in Ulisses' diary to "despair and rage" relate to the story of Tomas? (from Part 1, Section 2)

In this dealings with the villagers, Tomas seems to be experiencing both grief and rage.

In his grief, Tomas seems to be experiencing degrees of both despair and rage.

In his relationship with his uncle, Tomas seems to be experiencing both despair and rage.

In his longing to understand the writings of Ulisses, Tomas seems to be experiencing both despair and rage.

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