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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 "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," what is the name of the first Indian to embrace China Iron?
2. In "Oh China, Love, Forgive Me Now," what symbolizes China Iron's and Martín's new gender identities?
3. In "Light is Doubled on the Islands," what excuse does Liz give when she goes into town to buy nets?
4. In "Punch and Whisky," why does Liz use lemons and oranges to make her punch?
5. In "Oh China, Love, Forgive Me Now," what does Oscar reveal that the Colonel offered him?
Short Essay Questions
1. In his last conversation with Liz, while they are discussing the Indians, what ideas does the Colonel share about the land and progress?
2. Explain what Liz believes about Campo Malo and its relationship to the rest of the fort.
3. In "Punch and Whiskey," what plan does Liz enact?
4. In what way does the use of indigenous words in "Part Three: Indian Territory" support the novel's themes?
5. In "That Strange Gaucho Who Fancied Himself as a Writer," what causes China Iron to want to hit the Colonel with a stick?
6. What goods and presents does the Colonel give Liz as she, China Iron, and Rosario are leaving?
7. In "Frothing like Foam," what stokes China Iron's desire for Liz, and why does she not act upon it?
8. Describe the final image of her community with which China Iron ends her story.
9. Explain how the Indian cook and his assistants get their portion of food.
10. In "Punch and Whiskey," what is the likely reason for Liz's behavior towards the Colonel on the day after the party?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Write an essay in which you explain the novel's claims about Indians as "other" in the process of building an Argentine identity. Be sure to support your ideas with support from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay in which you consider the thematic motif of sex and sensuality in The Adventures of China Iron. Be sure to support your ideas with evidence from the text.
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