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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do gauchos love doing?
2. What is a mayordomo?
3. What does Pedro do successfully with his father?
4. What is one thing the mayordomo does not know?
5. From where does Pedro listen to Juan?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is an estanciero and what does the estanciero do?
2. What is happening around Juan as he is working?
3. What does the mayordomo inspire in most people, and how does Juan react to him?
4. What is said about Armando being spoiled and how is that demonstrated when Armando greets the mayordomo?
5. Describe Armando's second attempt at lassoing Chúcaro.
6. Who is the mayordomo to whom Juan is accountable?
7. What is the poster of a man that is hung in Juan's hut?
8. What is the most important postcard Juan has?
9. What are two other pictures in Juan's hut?
10. What do gauchos eat when they get together?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Chucaro. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Kalnay chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Kalnay chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Kalnay's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Kalnay use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss Chucaro based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Chucaro is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus children's books? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Chucaro a successful novel? What about young teens?
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes Chucaro interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Pedro. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Juan. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of the Mayodomo. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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