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