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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. In "Punch and Whisky," what surprise does Liz prepare for the Colonel?

2. In "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," what do the Indians use to draw on their skin?

3. In "That Strange Gaucho Who Fancied Himself as a Writer," what reason does the Colonel give for allowing Martín to sing to the workers?

4. In "Punch and Whisky," what secret does Liz reveal to China Iron?

5. What crimes are punishable by death at Hernández's fort?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Contemplating the Trees," what specialty have China Iron, Liz, and Rosario developed?

2. While the Colonel is telling Martin's story in "That Strange Gaucho Who Fancied Himself as a Writer," why is China Iron both fearful and relieved?

3. What is Martín's argument for forgiveness in "Oh China, Love, Forgive Me Now"?

4. When China Iron swims in the lagoon in In "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," what vision does she have?

5. In what way does the use of indigenous words in "Part Three: Indian Territory" support the novel's themes?

6. Although it is dispersed over several chapters, what is the chronological story of the community's relationship with the Guarani?

7. How is the fort's work structured like an assembly line, and what is the Colonel's purpose in structuring it this way?

8. In his last conversation with Liz, while they are discussing the Indians, what ideas does the Colonel share about the land and progress?

9. In "Punch and Whiskey," what is the likely reason for Liz's behavior towards the Colonel on the day after the party?

10. In "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," what does China Iron feel is happening when she first embraces Kauka, and what does it cause her to realize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you consider the significance of Hernández's plagiarism. What claims is the text making about stories and imperialism? Be sure to offer textual support for your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you choose two characters (male or female) and compare and contrast their attitudes toward women. Support your claims with evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze the thematic motif of the orphan in The Adventures of China Iron. Be sure to support your claims with textual evidence.

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