No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories Quiz

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What is surprising to the colonel about the cockfight? (from No One Writes to the Colonel, Part 4)

He wasn't expecting to see Agustin there.

He wasn't expecting to get another letter from Agustin there.

He wasn't expecting to see his wife there.

He wasn't expecting to see his rooster there.

In what way does the rooster represent / manifest the novella's thematic interest in two sides of hope? (from No One Writes to the Colonel, Part 1)

The colonel has high hopes for the rooster to generate some income.

The colonel has high hopes that his son will return to claim the rooster.

The colonel's wife has high hopes that the colonel will let her cook the rooster.

Sabas has high hopes the colonel will let him buy the rooster.

In what significant way are Balthazar and Senora Montiel similar? (from Big Mama’s Funeral, Part 3)

They both disappoint people who are interested in them: Balthazar disppoints Dr. Giraldo, Senora Montiel disappoints Mr. Charmichael.

They both delude themselves into thinking that a bad situation is, in fact, a good and happy one.

They both are perceived as "dead" by people around them.

They both have high hopes of receiving money from Senor Montiel, and they both are disappointed.

"Montiel's Widow" - What is the most likely reason that none of the Montiels' children came to their father's funeral? (from Big Mama’s Funeral, Part 3)

They knew there was no money to inherit, and so felt no need to show their grief.

They were caught up in their father's criminal schemes, and risked being arrested if they returned.

They didn't grieve him, and didn't want to be associated with him.

They disliked their mother, and did not want to be seen as supporting her.

Narration comments that even people who have been waiting for sixty years for their veteran's pensions attended Big Mama's funeral. Which character and situation from earlier in the collection is referenced in this comment, and why? (from Big Mama's Funeral, Part 6)

The colonel, who has been waiting for years for his service to be recognized.

The Mayor, who has been waiting for years for his service to the community to be recognized.

Senora Montiel, who has also been waiting for years for her contribution to her husband's career to be recognized.

Aurelio, who has also been waiting for years for his contribution to society to be recognized.