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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. The narrator describes a fight breaking out at the movie theater because what character refused to get rid of the bricks he was sitting on in Part One, Chapter 3?
2. Who does the narrator of Part One, Chapter 3 say lives next door to him and often comes to the door when he knocks unless her aunt does?
3. Who does the narrator say “drank in secret while he was Officer of the Guard” in Part One, Chapter 8?
4. At what time does the Boa say he has to go on guard in the beginning of Part One, Chapter 1?
5. What do Alberto’s mother’s women friends come over to play every afternoon in Part One, Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the character of Flaco Higueras described? What is his role in the novel?
2. What symbolism can be seen in the Boa’s nickname in the novel?
3. How is the character of Alberto described in Part One, Chapter 1? What is Alberto’s nickname within the Circle?
4. What are two depictions of women and female sexuality illustrated in The Time of the Hero?
5. How does the Jaguar respond to the news of Cava’s punishment in Part One, Chapter 7? Why?
6. How is the character of Lt. Gamboa depicted in the novel? What does Gamboa represent metaphorically in the story?
7. How is “manhood” defined in the world of the novel? How does this definition relate to the teachings at the Academy?
8. How does the character of Lt. Huarina compare with the other officers in the novel?
9. How would you describe the linear/nonlinear style of the narrative in The Time of the Hero?
10. What act of betrayal has the Poet committed in Part One, Chapter 5?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the hierarchy of ranks within the Leoncio Prado Military Academy. What are the “official” ranks that are depicted in the novel? What “unofficial” ranks exist within the different groups of cadets at the school? What are the lower classmen referred to as? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the character of Teresa in the novel. How does Ricardo know Teresa? When did he ask her out on a date? What are Teresa’s expectations of her date with Ricardo? Why does the date not happen?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the character of Skinny Higueras in the novel. How old is Skinny? How does Alberto feel about him? What role does Skinny assume in Alberto’s life? Why do you think he does this?
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