House Taken Over By Julio Cortazar
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Who lives in the house?
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A father and child
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An aunt and niece
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A brother and sister
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A mother and child
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Explore the intriguing narrative of 'House Taken Over' by Julio Cortazar through this quiz. Assess your understanding of plot details, character analysis, and setting context. Perfect for learners interested in Latin American literature and narrative techniques.
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How did Irene spend the day after the housework was done?
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Knitting
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Cooking
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Gardening
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Painting
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A. KnittingExplanation
After Irene finished her housework, she chose to spend her day knitting. This suggests that knitting is a leisure activity that Irene enjoys and finds relaxing. It also implies that Irene may have a creative side and enjoys engaging in activities that allow her to express her artistic abilities.Rate this question:
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What country did they live in?
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Turkey
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Brazil
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Australia
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Argentina
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A. ArgentinaExplanation
The correct answer is Argentina because it is the only country listed among the options.Rate this question:
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Where did they get their income from?
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The farms
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The house
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Knitting
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Selling books
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A. The farmsExplanation
The correct answer is "The farms." This implies that the source of their income is derived from the farms.Rate this question:
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Who is the narrator of the story?
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Unknown
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The brother
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The sister
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The writer
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A. The brotherExplanation
The correct answer is "the brother". This means that the narrator of the story is the brother.Rate this question:
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What literature was the narrator interested in?
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Italian
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English
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Spanish
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French
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A. FrenchExplanation
The narrator was interested in French literature.Rate this question:
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What did the narrator do with the key when he locked the front door?
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Throw it in the garden
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Give it to his sister
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Throw it in the sewer
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Put it in his pocket
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A. Throw it in the sewerExplanation
The narrator threw the key in the sewer after locking the front door.Rate this question:
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How much did the narrator have in the wardrobe in his bedroom?
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Fifteen thousand peso
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Ten thousand peso
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Fourteen thousand peso
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Thirteen thousand peso
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A. Fifteen thousand peso -
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How many suitors did Irene turn down?
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3
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2
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1
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4
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A. 2Explanation
Irene turned down two suitors.Rate this question:
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When was the book written?
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1936
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1946
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1956
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1966
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A. 1946Explanation
The book was written in 1946.Rate this question:
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