Facundo by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento - Exam
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Facundo'?
A) Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
B) Ricardo Güiraldes
C) Gabriela Mistral
D) Jorge Luis Borges
  • 2. In what year was 'Facundo' first published?
A) 1860
B) 1850
C) 1840
D) 1845
  • 3. What is the main theme of 'Facundo'?
A) Civilization vs. Barbarism
B) Political corruption
C) Economic growth
D) Cultural identity
  • 4. What does Sarmiento advocate for in 'Facundo'?
A) Traditionalism and isolation
B) Military expansion
C) Rural autonomy
D) Education and civilization
  • 5. Which aspect of Sarmiento's background influenced 'Facundo'?
A) His travel to Europe
B) His military background
C) His experience with education
D) His career in business
  • 6. What does Sarmiento see as crucial for Argentina's progress?
A) Rural economics
B) Military power
C) Emphasis on education
D) Agricultural development
  • 7. What literary technique is prominently used in 'Facundo'?
A) Biographical narrative
B) Epistolary form
C) Allegory
D) Stream of consciousness
  • 8. In 'Facundo,' Sarmiento often contrasts which two concepts?
A) Modernity and tradition
B) Civilization and barbarism
C) Wealth and poverty
D) War and peace
  • 9. What role does the gaucho play in Sarmiento's narrative?
A) Symbol of freedom
B) Civic leader
C) Representing barbarism
D) Heroic figure
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