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