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The People of Paper Quiz

Salvador Plascencia

This Study Guide consists of approximately 86 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The People of Paper.

The People of Paper by Salvador Plascencia

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Part 1 (El Monte Flores), Chapter 1, Section 1

Part 1, Chapter 1, Section 2

Part 1, Chapters 2 and 3

Part 1, Chapter 4

Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6

Part 1, Chapter 7

Part 2, “Cloudy Skies and Lonely Mornings”, Chapters 8 and 9

Part 2, Chapters 10 and 11

Part 2, Chapters 12, 13, and 14

Part 3, “The Sky is Falling”, Chapter 15

Part 3, Chapters 16 through 19

Part 3, Chapter 20, Section 1

Part 3, Chapter 20, Section 2

Part 3, Chapters 21, 22, and 23

Part 3, Chapter 24, Section 1

Part 3, Chapter 24, Section 2

Part 3, Chapters 25 and 26

Part 3, Chapter 27, Section 1

Part 3, Chapter 27, Section 2

Part 3, Chapter 27, Section 3

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

What does the cat referred to in the Prologue have in common with the unnamed woman? (from Prologue)

Both are given life by the fifty-third monk.

Both are destroyed after an encounter with water.

Both are given life through the manipulation of paper.

Both are destroyed after an encounter with fire.

2.

Which character's pictures, referred to in the narration of the loteria game, most reflect that character's state of mind, and why? (from Part 1 (El Monte Flores), Chapter 1, Section 1)

Santos: his pictures reflect his sadness and loss after losing his wrestling match.

Federico's: his pictures reflect his sadness and loss after the departure of his wife.

Saturn: his pictures reflect his sadness and loss of his girlfriend.

Little Merced's: her pictures reflect her sadness and loss after the departure of her mother.

3.

Who is Pio-Pio, and what is his metaphoric value? (from Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6)

Pio Pio is the mechanical tortoise adopted by Froggy: he represents perseverance and the capacity to overcome challenges.

Pio Pio is the bird adopted by Froggy: he represents joy and the possibility of hope.

Pio Pio is the bird adopted by Federico: he represents joy and the possibility of recovery from sadness.

Pio Pio is the mechanical tortoise adopted by Apolonio: he represents courage, passion, and discipline.

4.

What do you think is the most likely explanation for the disappearance of the lime tree in the back yard of Federico and Little Merced's home? (from Part 1, Chapters 2 and 3)

Federico is concerned about the number of limes Little Merced is eating and, therefore, cuts the tree down.

Federico needs to cut some lumber to repair their home.

Little Merced is concerned about the number of limes she is eating, and asks her father to cut them down.

Saturn has the trees cut down in order to punish Little Merced for eating limes.

5.

At the end of Part 2, Chapter 10 and 11, what detail in the story of Jonathan Mead suggests that Cameroon is the daughter he is searching for? (from Part 2, Chapters 10 and 11)

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, being with a man who has two identities.

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, visiting the ninth wonder of the world.

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, being with a man whose daughter is addicted to limes.

The reference to his daughter, like Cameroon, being invited to stay at a honeymoon resort.

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