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What is the name of the gypsy who brings the magnet and telescope to Macondo?
What is the name of the gypsy who brings the magnet and telescope to Macondo?
Melquíades
What is the nickname of the woman who beats Aureliano Segundo in an eating contest?
What is the nickname of the woman who beats Aureliano Segundo in an eating contest?
The Elephant
When Colonel Aureliano Buendía retires from the war, what does he spend his time making?
When Colonel Aureliano Buendía retires from the war, what does he spend his time making?
Golden fishes
What is the name of the man whom José Arcadio Buendía kills for making fun of him?
What is the name of the man whom José Arcadio Buendía kills for making fun of him?
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After a certain point in the novel, what mark distinguishes Colonel Aureliano Buendía's seventeen sons?
After a certain point in the novel, what mark distinguishes Colonel Aureliano Buendía's seventeen sons?
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What invention does Aureliano Triste bring to Macondo?
What invention does Aureliano Triste bring to Macondo?
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The civil war is fought between which two parties?
The civil war is fought between which two parties?
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According to Buendía family tradition, what will happen to babies born of incestuous relationships?
According to Buendía family tradition, what will happen to babies born of incestuous relationships?
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What happens to Remedios the Beauty?
What happens to Remedios the Beauty?
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How does the government put Arcadio to death?
How does the government put Arcadio to death?
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Aureliano (II) discovers that the prophecies are written in which language?
Aureliano (II) discovers that the prophecies are written in which language?
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Which of the following best describes Dr. Alirio Noguera?
Which of the following best describes Dr. Alirio Noguera?
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Where is Úrsula Iguarán's gold hidden?
Where is Úrsula Iguarán's gold hidden?
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What job does Mauricio Babilonia do for the banana company?
What job does Mauricio Babilonia do for the banana company?
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What instrument does Pietro Crespi bring to the Buendía household?
What instrument does Pietro Crespi bring to the Buendía household?
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What is the name of the first magistrate to come to Macondo, whose daughter marries Colonel Aureliano Buendía?
What is the name of the first magistrate to come to Macondo, whose daughter marries Colonel Aureliano Buendía?
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As a mark of her regret, what does Amaranta wear until she dies?
As a mark of her regret, what does Amaranta wear until she dies?
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Which bad habit does Rebeca NOT have when she first comes to Macondo?
Which bad habit does Rebeca NOT have when she first comes to Macondo?
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What is the name of the black woman who becomes Aureliano (II)'s lover?
What is the name of the black woman who becomes Aureliano (II)'s lover?
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Gaston, Amaranta Úrsula's husband, tries to start which kind of business?
Gaston, Amaranta Úrsula's husband, tries to start which kind of business?
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Jose Arcadio Segundo is the sole surviving witness to what catastrophe?
Jose Arcadio Segundo is the sole surviving witness to what catastrophe?
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How do Aureliano Segundo and Petra Cotes become rich?
How do Aureliano Segundo and Petra Cotes become rich?
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Aureliano José is shot in the back while running away from soldiers in which building?
Aureliano José is shot in the back while running away from soldiers in which building?
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What infectious disease does Rebeca bring to Macondo?
What infectious disease does Rebeca bring to Macondo?
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What do Aureliano (II) and Amaranta Úrsula name their baby?
What do Aureliano (II) and Amaranta Úrsula name their baby?
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In what year was One Hundred Years of Solitude written?
In what year was One Hundred Years of Solitude written?
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In how many months did Gabriel García Márquez write One Hundred Years of Solitude?
In how many months did Gabriel García Márquez write One Hundred Years of Solitude?
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Is One Hundred Years of Solitude a metaphor for Latin America or does it tell the story of Latin America?
Is One Hundred Years of Solitude a metaphor for Latin America or does it tell the story of Latin America?
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What were Gabriel García Márquez's political views?
What were Gabriel García Márquez's political views?
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Who influenced Gabriel García Márquez's political views?
Who influenced Gabriel García Márquez's political views?
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What is magical realism?
What is magical realism?
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Macondo in One Hundred Years of Solitude mirrors what nonfiction place? (city, country)
Macondo in One Hundred Years of Solitude mirrors what nonfiction place? (city, country)
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Throughout One Hundred Years of Solitude, the theme of solitude is represented in what aspects?
Throughout One Hundred Years of Solitude, the theme of solitude is represented in what aspects?
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In this novel, what does foreshadowing accomplish?
In this novel, what does foreshadowing accomplish?
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What event in this novel is foreshadowed throughout almost the entirety of the novel, becoming a memory motif?
What event in this novel is foreshadowed throughout almost the entirety of the novel, becoming a memory motif?
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What in the novel symbolizes the text's awareness of itself as literature, becoming a key to understanding the mythical-historic essence of the book?
What in the novel symbolizes the text's awareness of itself as literature, becoming a key to understanding the mythical-historic essence of the book?
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In how many sections was the novel divided, and what were?
In how many sections was the novel divided, and what were?
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Study Notes
Characters and Events
- Melquíades: Gypsy who introduces magical elements like the magnet and telescope to Macondo.
- The Elephant: Nickname of the woman who defeats Aureliano Segundo in an eating contest.
- Colonel Aureliano Buendía: After retiring from war, spends time creating golden fishes.
- Prudencio Aguilar: José Arcadio Buendía kills him after being mocked.
- Aureliano Buendía's sons: All possess a unique mark of crosses on their foreheads.
Inventions and Traditions
- Aureliano Triste: Introduces the railroad to Macondo, symbolizing modernization.
- Incestuous Relationships: Buendía family belief states that offspring will be born with pig-like tails.
- Úrsula Iguarán's Gold: Hidden under her bed, representing family wealth and secrets.
Themes and Symbolism
- Floating of Remedios the Beauty: Illustrates themes of purity and otherworldliness.
- Aureliano (II): Discovers prophecies written in Sanskrit, connecting the past and future.
- Amaranta's Regret: Wears a black bandage to symbolize her lifelong remorse.
Historical Context
- Civil War: Fought between Liberals and Conservatives, setting the backdrop for many events.
- Banana Company: Reflects the exploitation and economic impact of foreign corporations in Latin America.
Narrative Techniques
- Magical Realism: Blurs fantasy and reality, depicting extraordinary occurrences as part of everyday life.
- Foreshadowing: Highlights inevitable events, particularly Colonel Aureliano's fate.
- Symbol of Literature: Melquíades' parchment symbolizes the novella’s self-awareness and mythical-historic essence.
Cultural References
- Political Views: Gabriel García Márquez was an anti-imperialist heavily influenced by his grandfather.
- Setting: Macondo mirrors Aracataca, Colombia, highlighting the author's personal history.
- Theme of Solitude: Explored in various aspects like love, grief, and isolation throughout the narrative.
Author's Creation Process
- Writing Period: Gabriel García Márquez completed the novel in 18 months, reflecting intense dedication.
- Publication Year: "One Hundred Years of Solitude" was published in 1967, heralding a significant cultural movement.
Structure of the Novel
- Divisions: Divided into four sections focusing on the foundation of Macondo, war years, American intervention, and the decline of the Buendía family.
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Description
Explore the rich tapestry of characters and events in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'. This quiz delves into key figures, inventions, and symbolic themes that shape the narrative of Macondo and the Buendía family. Test your knowledge and understanding of this literary masterpiece.
