The Feast of the Goat Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why does Urania return to the Dominican Republic? (from Chapter 1)

Out of nostalgia for the country she abandoned.

In the start, the novel leaves the answer open to the reader.

To reconcile with her family.

Out of her hatred for her father.

2.

Does Antonio de la Maza die a happy man? (from Chapter 19)

No. He is still wracked by guilt over the death of his brother.

Yes. He forges a new friendship with Juan Tomas that gives him a new resolve and happiness.

No. He feels dejected and lonely because of his friends' and family's refusal to help him.

Yes and no. While he does not reconcile with Salvador, he dies thinking of his brother smiling at him.

3.

What does Salvador mean when he says his father has killed him? (from Chapter 21)

His father has given him up to Ramfis, thereby leading to his arrest and execution.

His father's denunciation of him was more devastating than Ramfis' torture.

His father has told Ramfis to kill him.

His father's denunciation of him lead him to attempt suicide.

4.

What is the significance for the narrative of Salvador shooting Pedro? (from Chapter 15)

It leads to Salvador being possessed by guilt, thereby undermining his religion and sense of morality.

It gives the other assassins time to escape, as the SIM wastes time torturing Pedro who refuses to name any conspirators.

It leads to Pedro's capture and torture by Abbes, thereby revealing the depth of Abbes' evil.

It leads to the unravelling of the conspiracy, showing how Trujillo morally corrupts his subjects even in death.

5.

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

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.

Because Trujillo cannot tell what Chirinos' ambitions are.

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