The Feast of the Goat Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

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)

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

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

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

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

2.

According to Imbert, what is the most important thing Trujillo has taken away from the Dominicans? (from Chapter 9)

Their innocence.

Their families and loved ones.

Their free will.

Their religion.

3.

How does the novel present Trujillo's death? (from Chapter 12)

In detail, focusing on the physicality of his dead body in order to dispel the supernatural myths surrounding the dictator.

Briefly and anti-climatically.

Abstractly and with repeated animal imagery, thereby turning the dictator's own rhetoric against him.

Triumphantly, as the defeat of a great force for evil.

4.

How does the novel characterize Balaguer? (from Chapter 14)

As a loyal support of Trujillo's regime.

As greedy and obsessed with sex.

As clever and scheming but powerless.

As intelligent but harmless and unambitious.

5.

Why does the novel describe Ramfis as "Horny-as-a-Goat" (100)? (from Chapter 7)

It shows Ramfis' obsession with sex is just an animal instinct.

It ties into Trujillo's repeated use of animal imagery.

It shows Ramfis is as sure-footed and resilient as a goat.

It shows that Ramfis' obsession with sex is an attempt to emulate his father, the Goat.

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