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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 in Part One, Chapter 5 tells his mother that he would rather live with whom than his father?
2. The narrator says of Lt. Gamboa in Part One, Chapter 8, that he “loved the military life for exactly the same reasons that the others hated it.” What reasons are these?
3. How many points does Alberto say he needs for the exam in Part One, Chapter 2?
4. What day of the week is it in the beginning of Part One, Chapter 8, when Lt. Gamboa prepares for field exercises?
5. Vallano asks Alberto if he attended what academy in Part One, Chapter 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. How are the Slave and the Poet similar in their metaphorical roles in the novel?
2. How is the character of Lt. Gamboa depicted in the novel? What does Gamboa represent metaphorically in the story?
3. How is the character of Flaco Higueras described? What is his role in the novel?
4. How is the character of Arrospide described? What is his role in the narrative?
5. What symbolism can be seen in the Boa’s nickname in the novel?
6. How is the “military spirit” defined by Capt. Garrido in Part One, Chapter 2?
7. How does the Jaguar respond to the news of Cava’s punishment in Part One, Chapter 7? Why?
8. How does Lt. Huarina utilize the information given to him by the Slave in Part One?
9. How does the Boa relate to the theme of racism in The Time of the Hero?
10. What is the task that Cava is enlisted to perform in Part One, 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
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 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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