The Feast of the Goat Quiz

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

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.

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

Briefly and anti-climatically.

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 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.

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

What is the purpose of continually juxtaposing the past and the future in the structure of Chapter 16? (from Chapter 16)

It speaks to the novel's themes of memory, trauma, and history.

It provides readers with context and clarity about Agustin's fall from grace.

It shows how distant the past is to the present-day Urania.

It shows how the loyalty and love of one's family is constant across time.

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

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

To reconcile with her family.

Out of nostalgia for the country she abandoned.

Out of her hatred for her father.

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

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

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

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

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