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The People of Paper Quiz

Salvador Plascencia

This Study Guide consists of approximately 86 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The People of Paper.

The People of Paper by Salvador Plascencia

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Part 1 (El Monte Flores), Chapter 1, Section 1

Part 1, Chapter 1, Section 2

Part 1, Chapters 2 and 3

Part 1, Chapter 4

Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6

Part 1, Chapter 7

Part 2, “Cloudy Skies and Lonely Mornings”, Chapters 8 and 9

Part 2, Chapters 10 and 11

Part 2, Chapters 12, 13, and 14

Part 3, “The Sky is Falling”, Chapter 15

Part 3, Chapters 16 through 19

Part 3, Chapter 20, Section 1

Part 3, Chapter 20, Section 2

Part 3, Chapters 21, 22, and 23

Part 3, Chapter 24, Section 1

Part 3, Chapter 24, Section 2

Part 3, Chapters 25 and 26

Part 3, Chapter 27, Section 1

Part 3, Chapter 27, Section 2

Part 3, Chapter 27, Section 3

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

There is a reference in Chapter 21 to a quote from "The Book of Incandescent Light" that, in turn, refers to a girl with stings on her arms. Which character might this be seen as a reference to? (from Part 3, Chapters 21, 22, and 23)

Julieta.

Sandra.

Cameroon.

Little Merced.

2.

At the end of Part 2, Chapter 10 and 11, what detail in the story of Jonathan Mead suggests that Cameroon is the daughter he is searching for? (from Part 2, Chapters 10 and 11)

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, being invited to stay at a honeymoon resort.

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, being with a man who has two identities.

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, visiting the ninth wonder of the world.

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, being with a man whose daughter is addicted to limes.

3.

Narration describes a "jagged path" left by Saturn in front of his home. What aspect of the novel referred to earlier does this ironically echo? (from Part 3, Chapter 24, Section 2 )

Federico leaving a soft path in front of his home to welcome Merced back.

Froggy leaving a soft path in front of his home for Sandra to return to him.

The Mechanic leaving a path for the last mechanical tortoise to return home.

Federico leaving a soft path in front of his home for Saturn to meet him.

4.

What is the difference between Antonio's reaction to Merced de Papel leaving him, and Federico's reaction to HIS Merced (i.e. his wife) leaving HIM? (from Part 3, Chapters 21, 22, and 23)

Antonio doesn't grieve Merced de Papel's departure.

Federico's son tried to keep his mother from leaving.

Antonio's daughter didn't have an addiction to limes.

Federico doesn't grieve Merced's departure.

5.

The partially concealed words "those with the past written upon them” can be seen as referring to which character, and why? (from Part 3, Chapter 20, Section 2)

Sandra: her suffering is "written" on her body in the flower tattoo she has on her neck.

Apolonio: his suffering is "written" on his body in the EMF tattoo on his neck.

Froggy: his suffering is "written" on his body in burn marks.

Federico: his suffering is "written" on his body in burn marks.

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