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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 his letter in Chapter 37, what did Che write he had a growing interest in?

2. Which river did Che and Alberto trace in Chapter 27?

3. According to Che, what had the native Peruvians lost?

4. When they finally reached San Pablo, where did Che and Alberto stay?

5. What sport did Che and Alberto play after reaching Machu Picchu?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Incans of Cuzco use for defense?

2. Describe Alberto and Che's activities in Lima.

3. What did Cuzco used to be, and who resided there?

4. What did Che expect from the upcoming Chilean elections of 1952?

5. Who housed Che and Alberto while in Lima, and who was this person?

6. What did Che and Alberto see in Sicuani?

7. Who loaned Che and Alberto horses, and why?

8. Which river did Che swim across?

9. In Chapter 23, what did Che and Alberto do to entertain the Indians?

10. Describe the events of Chapter 28.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While in several countries, Che predicts that a revolution is imminent. Describe how "The Motorcycle Diaries" is meant to incite revolution among Latin American peoples.

Essay Topic 2

Che and Alberto rely heavily on the hospitality of others to get by on their trip. Discuss whether the hospitality they received was regional, related to time period, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a country featured in the book and write a history of political events, starting the same year that Che visits. Be sure to draw parallels between what is touched upon in the text and political history.

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