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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. How much does Paulino charge for a slug of pisco at the hideout in Part One, Chapter 5?
2. The Slave tells Alberto that who is on duty today in the beginning of Part One, Chapter 2?
3. What does Lt. Gamboa say he always does when he is Officer of the Guard to pass the time in Part One, Chapter 8?
4. By what nickname is Ricardo Arana known in the Circle?
5. At what time does Lt. Huarina tell Ricardo to return to the Academy after Ricardo reveals the person responsible for the chemistry exam theft in Part One, Chapter 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the scene that opens Part One, Chapter 1 of the novel. Where are the main characters located, and what are they doing?
2. To whom does the Slave go to speak in Part One, Chapter 6? Why?
3. How has the Slave’s death been foreshadowed in Part One?
4. How does the Boa relate to the theme of racism in The Time of the Hero?
5. What are two depictions of women and female sexuality illustrated in The Time of the Hero?
6. What role does Teresa play in the progression of the narrative?
7. How is “manhood” defined in the world of the novel? How does this definition relate to the teachings at the Academy?
8. How is the character of Flaco Higueras described? What is his role in the novel?
9. How does the Jaguar respond to the news of Cava’s punishment in Part One, Chapter 7? Why?
10. How is the character of Cava described by the narrator in Part 1, Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the character of Lt. Huarina in The Time of the Hero. What is Lt. Huarina’s authority level and rank at the academy? How is he perceived by his peers, subordinates, and superiors?
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
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?
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