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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. Who answers the door at Teresa’s neighbor’s house when she goes to take a bath there before her date in Part One, Chapter 4?
2. In what country is The Time of the Hero set?
3. In Part One, Chapter 3, Alberto describes Skinny Higueras as one of his brother’s friends before he was drafted into the army. What is Alberto’s brother’s name?
4. Who does the narrator say reprimands Lt. Huarina in public at the Academy in Part One, Chapter 6?
5. Where do the buglers play their morning alarm on Saturdays, according to the narrator in Part One, Chapter 2?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the Poet’s objective in relation to the Slave in Part One of the novel?
2. What leads the Slave to his decision in Part One, Chapter 5? What decision does he reach?
3. How does Vallano fit into the hierarchy of the Fifth Years at the Academy?
4. How does the narrative style of The Time of the Hero relate to the plot of the novel?
5. How would you describe the linear/nonlinear style of the narrative in The Time of the Hero?
6. How does the Jaguar respond to the news of Cava’s punishment in Part One, Chapter 7? Why?
7. How is the character of Flaco Higueras described? What is his role in the novel?
8. How is the character of Vallano described in the narrative? What is his nickname within the group?
9. How does the Boa relate to the theme of racism in The Time of the Hero?
10. What contribution does Vallano make to the culture of the Fifth Years in Part One, Chapter 6?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the character of Mr. Arana in The Time of the Hero. How does Mr. Arana feel about his son Ricardo? What is his relationship to Ricardo’s mother? How does Mr. Arana express his feelings for his son?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the setting of The Time of the Hero. What clues indicate the time period in which the story takes place? What is the political and social status of Peru like during this time period? How is this seen in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the characters of Golden Toes and Teresa in the narrative. How do the cadets communicate when they discuss Golden Toes? What stories do they relate? How is their reverence different with Teresa?
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