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House Taken Over Review Flashcards
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House Taken Over Review Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

Who wrote the story?

Julio Cortazar

In what city and country does the story take place?

Buenos Aires, Argentina

What does the narrator say he might do to prevent their cousins from inheriting the house?

tear it down

How does Irene spend most of her time?

<p>knitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of literature does the narrator like?

<p>French</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the narrator and Irene make money?

<p>They get money from the farms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What's odd about the way Irene reacts to finding out the back of the house has been taken over?

<p>She doesn't seem surprised, and she doesn't ask who 'they' are.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of having part of the house closed off?

<p>There is less cleaning to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do when he can no longer access his books?

<p>He organizes his stamp collection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Irene and the narrator make a lot of noise when they are in the kitchen?

<p>They don't want to hear whomever or whatever is on the other side of the house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Irene and the narrator sleep well at night.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Irene and the narrator flee the house, what does the narrator regret that he had to leave behind?

<p>$15,000 pesos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do with the key to the house?

<p>throws it in the sewer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Setting

  • Julio Cortazar is the author of "House Taken Over."
  • The story is set in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Characters and Actions

  • The narrator expresses a desire to tear down the house to prevent their cousins from inheriting it.
  • Irene, the narrator's companion, spends most of her time engaged in knitting.
  • They derive income from the farms managed by the family.

Reactions and Events

  • Irene shows an unusual lack of surprise when discovering that part of the house has been taken over, with no inquiry into who "they" might be.
  • One advantage of the house being partially closed off is the reduced amount of cleaning required.

Activities and Distractions

  • When unable to access his books, the narrator turns his attention to organizing his stamp collection.
  • The duo makes significant noise in the kitchen to drown out sounds from the mysterious presence in the house.

Sleep and Regrets

  • Contrary to a peaceful existence, Irene and the narrator do not sleep well at night.
  • Upon fleeing the house, the narrator regrets leaving behind $15,000 pesos.

Final Actions

  • The narrator discards the key to the house by throwing it into the sewer, signifying a severance from their former home.

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Test your knowledge of Julio Cortazar's 'House Taken Over' with these review flashcards. Explore essential details such as the setting, characters, and plot points to enhance your understanding of the story. Perfect for literature students looking to deepen their comprehension of this classic work.

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