The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao: Part 1 Quiz
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Where did Beli win a scholarship to?

  • Colegio La Bani
  • Colegio El Redenton (correct)
  • Colegio New York
  • Colegio Santo Domingo

    • Beli was born into a wealthy family.

    False

    Who lived with Beli and owned a bakery?

    La luca

    Beli was miserable at school because she was an __________.

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

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Beli = Dark-skinned girl from Bani Jack Pujols = Light-skinned boy Beli had a crush on La luca = Beli's Mother-Aunt Colegio El Redenton = Prestigious school Beli attended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the city of Bani?

    <p>Known for its anti-blackness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beli enjoyed her time at school and had many friends.

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

    What 'jackpot' did Beli hit during her sophomore year?

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

    Beli's mother told her stories about her __________ youth.

    <p>mother's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Beli's primary desire throughout her youth?

    <p>To escape her surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lola's initial plan for the $2,000 she convinced an older man to give her?

    <p>To travel to Japan or Goa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lola was excited to learn about Max's death before leaving.

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

    What profession did the Gangster have an affinity for?

    <p>The flesh trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lola do with the $2,000 after learning about Max's death?

    <p>$2,000 was given to Max's mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beli quit her job after being threatened by the Gangster.

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

    Lola dreamed of running away but realized it was __________.

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

    What was Beli's significant connection to the Gangster?

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

    Match the following events with the correct descriptions:

    <p>Lola convinces a man = She plans to travel Lola learns Max died = She gives money to Max's mother Lola cries on the plane = Passengers complain Lola dreams of running away = Realizes it's impossible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beli killed the Fiat Dealer with a __________.

    <p>whiskey bottle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their actions:

    <p>Beli = Killed the Fiat Dealer The Gangster = Owned brothels Arquimedes = Silent rage Trujillo Regime = Struggles to maintain control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Gangster take Beli on vacation?

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

    The Gangster felt like an ordinary person after returning from his trip.

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

    What did Beli express a desire to be like?

    <p>Free like him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Gangster had to report to the __________ urgently.

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

    What was a consequence of the Gangster's long disappearances?

    <p>Beli communicated with her love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession did Abelard Luis Cabral pursue before returning to the Dominican Republic?

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

    Abelard Luis Cabral openly criticized Trujillo's regime.

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

    Who were Abelard's two daughters?

    <p>Jacquelyn and Astrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abelard was an intellectual, but the Reign of _______ was not the best time for a lover of ideas.

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

    Match the following family members with their roles:

    <p>Abelard = Father and Surgeon Socorro = Nurse and Wife Jacquelyn = Favored Daughter Astrid = Daughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event occurred while Beli was recovering in the hospital?

    <p>Trujillo was assassinated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beli returned to her hometown after being treated at the hospital.

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

    Who is the narrator of Chapter 4?

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

    Yunior met Lola at __________.

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

    Match the following characters with their actions:

    <p>Beli = Moved to New York Yunior = Wrote fiction and befriended Oscar Oscar = Almost drank himself to death Jenni Munoz = Went out with Oscar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Yunior do to impress Lola?

    <p>Offered to room with Oscar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yunior and Oscar became fast friends instantly.

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

    What caused Yunior to feel jealous of Oscar?

    <p>Oscar's transformation and self-care efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yunior tried to help Oscar by encouraging new diets, __________, and exercise.

    <p>avoiding self-criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Yunior's friends treat Oscar?

    <p>With bullying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jenni Munoz allowed Yunior to take her out after their falling out.

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

    What was a sign that Oscar had on his door?

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

    Before leaving for New York, Beli saw the __________ one last time.

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

    Match the following events with their descriptions:

    <p>Beli's Hospital Stay = Recovery from injuries Yunior meeting Lola = Developing a friendship Oscar's first year at Rutgers = Struggled after a rejection Yunior's jealousy = Oscar's positive transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What offense was Abelard arrested for?

    <p>Slander and Calumny against the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abelard went to Santiago to buy a car.

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

    Who was the friend Abelard confided in?

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

    Abelard was arrested and taken to a _______ in Santiago.

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

    Match the following events with their details:

    <p>Abelard's arrest = For slander against the President Socorro's visit = Realized she was pregnant Joke about the Packard = Implied bodies could be in the trunk Abelard's imprisonment = Beaten and in an unsanitary cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after the jokes did Abelard get arrested?

    <p>4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Socorro had a dream about a faceless woman.

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

    What type of vehicle did Abelard drive?

    <p>black Packard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abelard joked about the _______ when opening the trunk.

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

    What did Abelard experience three days after his arrest?

    <p>Socorro visited him in prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Part 1, Chapter 1

    • Protagonist: Oscar de León
    • Age at start of storyline: 7 years old, had 2 girlfriends
    • Relationships: Difficulty with girls as an adult, compared to Porfirio Rubirosa
    • Dating History: Maritza Chacón, Olga Polanco, another classmate, Nelson Pardo
    • Family: Mother would not let his girlfriend into the house, disliked her.
    • School: Don Bosco Tech, an All-Boys Catholic school. Nicknamed "Parigüayo".
    • Interests: Science fiction, fantasy, and comic books; had secret crushes.
    • Experiences: Developed acne, weight gain, and felt inferior. Sister Lola was confident and tried to help him.

    Part 1, Chapter 2

    • Narrator: Lola
    • Time Period: 1982-1985
    • Mom's Health: Mother had mastectomy and chemotherapy.
    • Lola's observations: Oscar was afraid of their mother's temper and violence; her mother's expectation for her to be "crushed under her wheel"
    • Lola's actions: Lola shaved her head, ran away with a boyfriend, and returned to her mother eventually.
    • Lola and Oscar's relationship: Lola tried to help Oscar but he deflected.

    Part 1, Chapter 3

    • Narrator: Beli Cabral
    • Time Period: 1955-1962
    • Beli's life: She was dark-skinned, lived in Bani; anti-blackness, lived with her mother-aunt who owned a bakery.
    • Beli's ambitions: She won a scholarship. She was outcasted from school.
    • Beli's relationships: Developed crushes and she developed feelings for a cocky, wealthy, entitled boy named Jack Pujols, realized she had power over men.
    • Beli's actions: She had a confrontation at school and was blamed.

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    Test your knowledge on the first part of 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao', focusing on the early experiences of Oscar de León and the insights from his sister Lola. Explore key themes, character relationships, and notable events from Chapters 1 and 2 of the novel. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of Junot Díaz's work.

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