The Feast of the Goat Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

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

Their religion.

Their families and loved ones.

Their innocence.

Their free will.

2.

How does the novel present Urania's memories? (from Chapter 4)

Through first-person flashbacks.

In the same style as the action in the present, though thoughts from the future occasionally creep in.

In the past tense without extensive detail or insight into Urania's thoughts and feelings at the time.

Through her letters to a nun at the Santo Dominigo Academy.

3.

When the novel describes Trujillo's interview with de la Maza as a "masquerade" and a "melodrama," what is it suggesting about Trujillo's dictatorship (89)? (from Chapter 6)

That Trujillo's actions and thereby the actions of the regime are based on extreme and exaggerated emotion.

That the regime relies on a complex system of pretense and fiction.

That the regime's attempts at convincing de la Maza of its innocence are not successful.

That Trujillo's regime is like a play.

4.

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

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.

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

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

5.

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

Because he suspects Chirinos is part of the conspiracy.

Because Trujillo cannot tell what Chirinos' ambitions are.

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

Because Chirinos has failed Trujillo several times with important tasks.

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