Ysrael Short Story By Junot Diaz
This is a practice quiz to gage your understanding of the plot, themes and main characters in Junot Diaz's short story, "Ysrael".
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What fascinates Rafa, Yunior and the other boys about Ysrael?
- A.
He is going to America.
- B.
He is a wrestler.
- C.
He wears a mask to hide his disfigured face.
- D.
He is a Haitian.
Correct Answer
C. He wears a mask to hide his disfigured face.Explanation
Rafa, Yunior, and the other boys are fascinated by Ysrael because he wears a mask to hide his disfigured face. This suggests that his appearance is different or unsettling in some way, which piques their curiosity. The boys are likely intrigued by the mystery surrounding Ysrael's disfigurement and are interested in learning more about him.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which main character represents the emphasis placed on masculinity in the Dominican Republic?
- A.
Yunior.
- B.
Rafa.
- C.
Ysrael.
- D.
Tio Miguel.
Correct Answer
B. Rafa.Explanation
Rafa represents the emphasis placed on masculinity in the Dominican Republic because throughout the story, he embodies traditional masculine traits such as aggression, dominance, and a sense of entitlement. He is portrayed as a womanizer and engages in violent behavior, which is often associated with societal expectations of masculinity. Rafa's character serves as a reflection of the cultural norms and values that prioritize and glorify traditional masculine ideals in the Dominican Republic.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does Rafa and his friends in the Capital make fun of Yunior for?
- A.
His Haitian features.
- B.
His disfigurement.
- C.
Crying.
- D.
His intelligence.
Correct Answer
A. His Haitian features.Explanation
Rafa and his friends in the Capital make fun of Yunior for his Haitian features. This suggests that Yunior's physical appearance, specifically his Haitian heritage, becomes the target of their mockery. It implies that Rafa and his friends engage in discriminatory behavior, using Yunior's ethnic background as a basis for ridicule. This could reflect themes of prejudice, racism, and the negative impact of stereotypes within the story.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who is Rafa's character foil?
- A.
Yunior.
- B.
Ysrael.
- C.
Tio Miguel.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Ysrael.Explanation
Ysrael is Rafa's character foil because he serves as a contrasting character to Rafa. Rafa is portrayed as confident and popular, while Ysrael is described as disfigured and isolated. Their differences highlight Rafa's privilege and Ysrael's struggles, emphasizing the disparities between them. This contrast helps to develop the themes of identity, appearance, and social status in the story.Rate this question:
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True or False: Ysrael has already been to America.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
B. False.Explanation
The correct answer is False because there is no evidence or information provided in the question to suggest that Ysrael has already been to America. Without any supporting details, it is not possible to determine whether Ysrael has visited America or not.Rate this question:
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True or False: Ysrael's literal disfigurement represents Rafa's inner ugliness.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
A. True.Explanation
The given answer is true because the question states that Ysrael's literal disfigurement represents Rafa's inner ugliness. This implies that Ysrael's physical appearance symbolizes the hidden negative qualities or character flaws of Rafa. Therefore, the statement is true as it suggests a correlation between the external disfigurement and the internal ugliness of Rafa.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why does Rafa doubt that the doctors in America will be able to fix Ysrael's disfigurement?
- A.
He is jealous that Ysrael might get to go to the U.S.
- B.
Rafa has been to America and doesn't trust the doctors there.
- C.
Rafa was unable to get help in America for his disfigurement so he doubts Ysrael will be able to either.
- D.
Rafa dosen't want Ysrael to go because he will miss his company.
Correct Answer
A. He is jealous that Ysrael might get to go to the U.S.Explanation
Rafa's doubt about the doctors in America being able to fix Ysrael's disfigurement is not based on any personal experience or mistrust of doctors in America. Instead, it is driven by his jealousy that Ysrael might have the opportunity to go to the U.S. Rafa's doubt stems from his own desire to go to America, and he doesn't want Ysrael to have that opportunity because he is envious of it.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why does Ysrael wear the mask?
- A.
He thinks he is a wrestler.
- B.
He likes to pretend to be a super hero from a comic book.
- C.
He doesn't want people to see that he is a Haitian.
- D.
When he was an infant a pig at the skin off of his face, leaving him with incredible scarring and disfigurement.
Correct Answer
D. When he was an infant a pig at the skin off of his face, leaving him with incredible scarring and disfigurement. -
- 9.
Consider the different male characters in this story. What is the theme of this story? Which character best supports this theme?
- 10.
Why does Rafa and the other boys make fun of Yunior's Haitian features? What does this refer to in Dominican Republican history?
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