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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Juan, Carlos and Pedro notice about the Pizzettis?
2. Who is asleep outside the mayordomo's office in Chapter 12?
3. What does the narrator say there is no such thing as a typical one?
4. What does Pedro do when he sees Armando pull something out of a bag?
5. What does Muñez say about Chúcaro?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Chucaro, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Chucaro. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Chucaro help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Chucaro? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in Chucaro to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
The Vaquero, Pedro's irresponsible but affable father, reports about the mayordomo's plans to acquire Chúcaro for Armando. But Juan is furious and Pedro despondent at the mayordomo's proposed action. Juan decides to draw a line in the sand and resist. Mr. Pizetti suggests that Juan could be forced to give Chúcaro up on pain of perhaps losing his job.
1. Why do you think the poor workers on the ranches allow the owners to control so much of their lives? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
2. Do you think Juan drawing the line and resisting might help others who run into the same type of situation? Why or why not? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
3. Discuss the reasons Argentina's government might have for allowing the Mayordomos and the ranch owners to have so much power over the peasants. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
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