Comprehension Of LA TOMATINA Article

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Short quiz to test comprehension of the article titled LA TOMATINA. AP Spanish

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1.

Los organizadores recomiendan deshacer los tomates en la mano antes de lanzarlos.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement suggests that the organizers recommend breaking the tomatoes by hand before throwing them. This implies that the event or activity being referred to involves throwing tomatoes, possibly in a festival like La Tomatina in Spain. Breaking the tomatoes by hand would make them easier to throw and potentially reduce the risk of injury. Therefore, the statement is true.

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2.

El pueblo de Bunol tiene mas habitantes que Valencia.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because it says that the town of Bunol has more inhabitants than Valencia, which is incorrect. Valencia is a larger city and has a higher population than the town of Bunol.

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3.

Los participantes solo les lanzan tomates a las personas en los camiones.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement says that participants only throw tomatoes at people in trucks. However, this is not necessarily true as participants can throw tomatoes at anyone, not just those in trucks. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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4.

La tomatina se celebro por primera vez despues de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
La Tomatina es una famosa fiesta que se celebra en Buñol, España, donde los participantes se lanzan tomates unos a otros. Esta festividad comenzó en 1945, justo después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cuando un grupo de jóvenes comenzó una pelea de alimentos durante un desfile. A lo largo de los años, La Tomatina se ha convertido en un evento anual que atrae a miles de personas de todo el mundo. Por lo tanto, la afirmación de que La Tomatina se celebró por primera vez después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial es verdadera.

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5.

La tomatina siempre ha tenido reglas y mucha organizacion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement contradicts the information provided. It states that "La Tomatina" has always had rules and organization, which implies that it has been organized and regulated since its inception. However, this is not true as "La Tomatina" started as a spontaneous event in the 1940s and only later began to have rules and organization implemented. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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6.

El dictador Francisco Franco reconocio que la Tomatina tenia valor cultural para el pueblo.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because there is no evidence or historical record to suggest that Francisco Franco, the dictator of Spain, recognized the cultural value of La Tomatina, a tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina originated in the town of Buñol in the 1940s and gained popularity over the years, but there is no documented acknowledgment or support from Franco regarding its cultural significance.

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7.

La Guardia Civil siempre mantuvo el orden, pero nunca detuvo a nadie.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement in the given question states that "La Guardia Civil siempre mantuvo el orden, pero nunca detuvo a nadie" which translates to "The Civil Guard always maintained order, but never arrested anyone." The correct answer is False because it contradicts the role and responsibilities of the Civil Guard, which includes maintaining order and also arresting individuals when necessary.

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8.

Los medios de comunicacion contribuyeron a la popularidad de la celebracion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "Los medios de comunicacion contribuyeron a la popularidad de la celebracion" translates to "The media contributed to the popularity of the celebration." This means that the media played a role in making the celebration well-known and widely recognized. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

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9.

Al final del evento, los organizadores instalan regaderas para limpiar el pueblo.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "Al final del evento, los organizadores instalan regaderas para limpiar el pueblo" translates to "At the end of the event, the organizers install showers to clean the town." Since this statement is true, the correct answer is True.

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10.

La Tomatina ha contribuido a la fama de Bunol, pero no a la economia.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
La Tomatina es un festival anual de lanzamiento de tomates que se celebra en la ciudad de Buñol, España. Aunque este evento ha atraído mucha atención y turismo a la ciudad, no se puede decir que haya contribuido directamente a la economía local. Aunque puede haber un aumento temporal en los ingresos de los comerciantes locales durante el festival, no se ha demostrado que tenga un impacto duradero en la economía de la ciudad. Por lo tanto, la afirmación de que La Tomatina ha contribuido a la economía de Buñol es falsa.

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11.

1. En que consiste la fiesta de la Tomatina?
12.

2. Que sucedio durante la epoca del dictador Francisco Franco?
13.

Por que critican algunos la fiesta? Como responden los bunoleneses?

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Comprehension Of LA Tomatina Article

Los organizadores recomiendan deshacer los tomates en la mano antes de lanzarlos.

El pueblo de Bunol tiene mas habitantes que Valencia.

Los participantes solo les lanzan tomates a las personas en los camiones.

La tomatina se celebro por primera vez despues de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

La tomatina siempre ha tenido reglas y mucha organizacion.

El dictador Francisco Franco reconocio que la Tomatina tenia valor cultural para el pueblo.

La Guardia Civil siempre mantuvo el orden, pero nunca detuvo a nadie.

Los medios de comunicacion contribuyeron a la popularidad de la celebracion.

Al final del evento, los organizadores instalan regaderas para limpiar el pueblo.

La Tomatina ha contribuido a la fama de Bunol, pero no a la economia.

1. En que consiste la fiesta de la Tomatina?

2. Que sucedio durante la epoca del dictador Francisco Franco?

Por que critican algunos la fiesta? Como responden los bunoleneses?