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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Che and Alberto enter via raft?

2. Chile had a lower standard of living than ______.

3. Who was Dr. Hugo Pesce and what did he do for Che and Alberto?

4. What sport did Che and Alberto play after reaching Machu Picchu?

5. What did Che drink on his birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the San Pablo leper colony.

2. Describe Alberto and Che's activities in Lima.

3. What did Che write about Chile's standards of living?

4. In Chapter 23, what did Che and Alberto do to entertain the Indians?

5. Who were Che and Alberto supposed to meet up with in Oxapampa? Who did they actually meet up with?

6. Describe the boat ride to San Pablo.

7. Who did Alberto yell at, and why?

8. What did Cuzco used to be, and who resided there?

9. Where did Che and Alberto bathe in Chapter 20?

10. How did Che celebrate his twenty-fourth birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While in several countries, Che predicts that a revolution is imminent. Describe how "The Motorcycle Diaries" is meant to incite revolution among Latin American peoples.

Essay Topic 2

Although "The Motorcycle Diaries" is not a comedy, there is comic relief within the book. Cite a few examples of comic relief within the text and explain how humor enriches the memoir.

Essay Topic 3

Explore and discuss examples of social class divisions within the text, being sure to touch upon:

a) Race.

b) Health.

c) Region.

Be sure to cite examples from the text.

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