The Feast of the Goat Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why does Trujillo intensely dislike Henry Chirinos? (from Chapter 8)

Because Trujillo cannot tell what Chirinos' ambitions are.

Because Chirinos has failed Trujillo several times with important tasks.

Because Chirinos' is ugly, and Trujillo is obsessed with appearance.

Because he suspects Chirinos is part of the conspiracy.

2.

What is the final event that makes Amadito want to kill Trujillo? (from Chapter 3)

Trujillo murdering the Mirabal sisters.

Trujillo making Amadito guilty of the murder of Luisa's husband.

Trujillo's murder of his brother Octavio (Tavito).

Trujillo denying Amadito's request to marry Luisa.

3.

Lucinda guesses that Urania did not marry the paraplegic millionaire because she "young, idealistic" and "believed a girl should marry for love" (154). Is this true? (from Chapter 10)

No, and the novel hints that Urania is not interested in any relationship.

Yes, Urania still hoped to find her true love.

No, Urania didn't marry the millionaire because she was worried about the age difference.

Yes, Urania still had feelings for Ramfis.

4.

Balaguer tells the assembled diplomats that he "is doing everything in [his] power to restore rationality" (349). What kind of rhetoric is he using, and what other language in the novel does it mirror? (from Chapter 22)

The rhetoric sets up the same dichotomy between civilization and savageness that Trujillo uses to justify his regime.

It is the same language Salvador uses to paint an image of a Christian, peaceful Dominican Republic.

It is the same rhetoric of reasonableness that Adelina uses as a defense for Agustin's actions.

It is the same type of language Balaguer used earlier in his careful discussions of religion with Trujillo.

5.

What perhaps surprising symbol is prominent in representing and characterizing Imbert's time in hiding? (from Chapter 23)

Spaghetti.

The television screens.

The SIM cars.

Fashion magazines.

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