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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ofelia and her daughters think about the choice of the novel?
(a) They do not think it is appropriate.
(b) They dislike it.
(c) They find it fitting.
(d) They believe it is hurting Chechy.

2. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term barb as used in the following sentence? The two characters used a third party to deliver barbs to each other.
(a) Insinuations.
(b) Sharp wire.
(c) Comments.
(d) Cutting remark.

3. Why does Santiago carve a letter?
(a) To help him remember.
(b) To show ownership.
(c) To track winnings.
(d) As a promissory note.

4. Which character is newly arrived?
(a) Ofelia.
(b) Juan Julian.
(c) Chechy.
(d) Santiago.

5. What is the lector's role in a Cuban cigar factory?
(a) To manange the plant.
(b) To increse productivity.
(c) To educate and inform.
(d) To calm the workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes how Juan reads from the book?

2. What keeps Santiago taking chances and losing at gambling?

3. Which character in the story does Santiago identify with?

4. What is the blue smoke from a cigar a source of?

5. Which of the following describes the types of tasks workers in the factory perform?

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