The High Mountains of Portugal Quiz

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Initially, Tomas has difficulty getting and keeping the car running. What personal experience might this be seen as being parallel to? (from Part 1, Section 2)

His experience of developing a relationship with his own father.

His experience of moving past grief.

His experience of becoming a father.

His experience of learning to walk forward after so long walking backward.

Given what this last section of the story reveals about Eusebio’s situation, what is a likely explanation for the reference at the beginning of “Homeward” to his discovery of a long-neglected file? (from Part 2, Section 3)

The file is possibly that of his wife's murderer.

The file is possibly that of his wife.

The file is possibly that of a long-forgotten murder victim.

The file is possibly that of their child.

The actions of Dona Amelia in Part 3, Section 2 are similar to the actions of which character from earlier in the book, and why? (from Part 3, Section 2)

Maria Castro in Part 2: both go out of their way to be compassionate and helpful.

Tomas' Uncle Martim in Part 1: both go out of their way to be compassionate and helpful.

Tomas' Uncle Martim in Part 1: both go out of their way to make sure people have transportation.

Senhora Melo in Part 2: both are completely unsympathetic towards grief.

Who is Maria Castro? (from Part 1, Section 4)

The wife of the church caretaker: she tells Tomas the story of the crucifix.

The wife of the church caretaker: she lets Tomas into the church.

The priest's assistant: she tells the priest that Tomas needs his help.

The priest's housekeeper: she keeps Tomas from going into the church.

Who conducted the autopsy on Maria Lozora, and why was it unusual? (from Part 2, Section 3)

Ottavio, the other pathologist: Eusebio insisted he interrupt an important autopsy to do that of his wife.

Salvador, her brother: medical practitioners rarely work on family members.

Eusebio, her husband: medical practitioners rarely work on family members.

Eusebio, her husband: he came back from a conference to conduct the autopsy.