The High Mountains of Portugal Quiz

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Why is it significant that Maria Castro asks for an autopsy to find out how her husband lived? (from Part 2, Section 2)

Autopsies are usually performed to find out how a person died.

Autopsies are usually performed on people who have lived longer lives than Rafael.

Autopsies are usually performed to find out how a person was murdered.

Autopsies are usually performed as part of a criminal investigation.

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

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

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

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

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

What is a likely explanation for Odo’s reaction to the crucifix in the church? (from Part 3, Section 4)

He senses and recognizes how Christ's body has been shaped like Peter's.

He senses and recognizes how Christ's body has been shaped like his own.

He senses and recognizes how important it is to stay out of Peter's way at that moment.

He senses and recognizes how holy an artifact he is.

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

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

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

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.

How does the reference in Ulisses' diary to "despair and rage" relate to the story of Tomas? (from Part 1, Section 2)

In this dealings with the villagers, Tomas seems to be experiencing both grief and rage.

In his longing to understand the writings of Ulisses, Tomas seems to be experiencing both despair and rage.

In his relationship with his uncle, Tomas seems to be experiencing both despair and rage.

In his grief, Tomas seems to be experiencing degrees of both despair and rage.