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1. What is the advertisement Felipe sees in Chapter 1?

The advertisement Felipe sees in Chapter 1 says “Wanted, young historian, conscientious, neat. Perfect knowledge of colloquial French. Four thousand pesos a month, all meals, comfortable bedroom-study” (pages 3-4).

2. What does Felipe think the advertisement in Chapter 1 should say?

Felipe thinks the advertisement in Chapter 1 should say “Wanted, Felipe Montero, formerly on scholarship at the Sorbonne, historian full of useless facts, accustomed to digging among yellowed documents, part-time teacher in private schools, nine hundred pesos a month” (page 4).

3. What does Felipe wonder as he leaves the café in Chapter 1?

When Felipe leaves the café in Chapter 1, he wonders if another young historian in the same situation he is in has already seen the advertisement and gotten the job.

4. Why does Felipe run through dates in his head as he waits for the bus in Chapter 1?

As Felipe waits for the bus in Chapter 1, he runs through dates in his head to have them ready so his students will respect him.

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