The High Mountains of Portugal Quiz

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Why does Tomas hurry away from the blacksmith who references the impending arrival of a stagecoach? (from Part 1, Section 3)

He wants to get to his destination before the stagecoach beats him to it.

He does not think he has enough fuel to outrun the stagecoach a second time.

He does not want to risk another encounter with nervous horses.

He does not want to risk another encounter with the drivers who damaged the car.

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 as part of a criminal investigation.

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

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

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

Who is Father Ulisses? (from Part 1, Section 1)

The author of a diary that inspires Tomas to leave his job and become a priest.

Tomas' brother, who recognizes the depth and intensity of his grief and offers to help him find a spiritual way through it.

The author of a diary that inspires Tomas to set out on a quest for a religious artifact.

Tomas' uncle, who recognizes the depth and intensity of Tomas' grief and offers to help him find his way through it.

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 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.

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

What is the significance of the contents of the envelope found in the suitcase in Part 3, Section 4? (from Part 3, Section 4)

Because the other objects are the same as those found in Tomas's body in Part 1, the hair in the envelope is from the chimpanzee also found in his body.

Because the other objects are the same as those found in the tomb of the boy killed in Part 1, the hair in the envelope is from the chimpanzee also found in the tomb.

Because the other objects are the same as those found in Rafael's body in Part 2, the hair in the envelope is from the chimpanzee also found in his body.

Because the other objects are the same as those found in the crucifix in Part 1, the hair is from the chimpanzee also found in the crucifix.