Spanish CSET _ Subtest II questions and solutions
The works of which of the following writers are representative of the Latin American Boom?
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A. Octavio Paz
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B. Horacio Quiroga
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C. Julio Cortazar
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D. Gabriel Mistral - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (C)
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Julio Cortazar is the writer whose works are representative of the nueva novela hispanoamericana movement of the
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1960's
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Latin American literature witnessed the onset of chronicles as a result of which of the following events?
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A. Mexican-American War
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B. Independence of America from Europe
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C. Spanish Civil War
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D. Arrival of the Spaniards in the New World - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (D)
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Chronicles are the writings of the early Spaniards arrival s to the New World around the fifteenth century. The purpos
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was to narrate their adventures, describe the new reality encountered, justify their actions, and take credit for their
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deeds and discoveries.
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Antithesis - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrastn, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Metaphor - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A comparison without using like or as n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Hyperbole - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a poi
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or evoke humor
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Metonymy - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with whi
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it is closely associated (such as "crown" for "royalty").
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Simile - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A comparison using "like" or "as"
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Which of the following best describes an important reason for the renaissance of Spanish literature during the early
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years of the twentieth century?
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A. a critical analysis of Spanish culture following the country's defeat in the Spanish-American War of 1898
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B. an interest in scientific realism in response to the ideas of Darwinism
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C. a spirit of optimism rooted in the economic prosperity following Spain's industrialization
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D. an assertion of national identity in support of the restored monarchy - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (A)
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Spain's defeat in the Spanish-American War was a major blow to the country's international prestige. In response, a
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group of Spanish intellectuals and writers known as the Generation of 1898 focused their energies on an analysis of
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the country's problems and destiny in an effort to promote a sense of national pride. Their work resulted in a major re
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invigoration of Spanish literature.
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Which of the following best describes the opposing social and political forces in the Spanish Civil War of 1930s?
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A. landlords and the army against defenders of the Catholic Church
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,B. liberal supporters of a republican government against conservative proponents of a fascist-oriented government
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C. nationalist and socialists against communists and anarchists
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D. conservative supporters of a monarchical government against radical proponents of a military dictatorship - Corre
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Answer ✔✔ - (B)
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Political changes in Spain during the Second Republic of the 1930s polarized the country politically. On the left, a gro
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of liberals who supported republican government drew support from workers, agricultural laborers, intellectuals, and
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certain elements of the middle class. They were opposed by a group of conservative landowners, business-people,
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and many leaders. The conservatives' victory in the Civil War resulted in the creation of a fascist-oriented governme
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In 1914, Mexican anthropologist Manuel Gamio wrote that Mexico did not constitute a nation in the European sense,
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but rather was made up many small nations that differed in speech, economy, social organization, and psychology.
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Garmio's view of Mexico best describes which of the following aspects of Mexican society?
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A. the decentralized form of government in Mexico and the administrative autonomy given to regional officials
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B. the different interests and goals of social classes within the rigid class structure of Mexican society
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C. the resistance of the country's disparate geographical regions to uniting under a central government following
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independence
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D. the existence of large populations of indigenous and mixed-blood people with diverse cultural traditions - Correct
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Answer ✔✔ - ( D )
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Mexico is multi ethnic nation. The country's 56 distinct indigenous people (pueblos indios) form a sizable portion of th
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population, and 13 of Mexico's 31 states are considered "eminent indigenous" by the National Indigenous Institute.
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Within these areas, distinct patterns of speech, social institutions, and cultural identities remained strong into and
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throughout the twentieth century. Generations of intermarriage between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples ha
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
added to Mexico's rich cultural diversity.
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The extensive use of rice, nuts, and figs, as well as spices such as saffron, cumin, and anise, reflect the influence of
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which of the following in Spanish cuisine?
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A. the trade that developed between Spain and the Americas
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B. the proximity of both European and North African countries
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C. the Muslim invaders who occupied Spain for 750 years
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D. the diverse ethnic character of Spain's different regions - Correct Answer ✔✔ - ( C )
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The Muslim invaders who occupied areas of Spain from the 8th century to the end of the 15th century were bearers o
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rich cultural heritage. Their influence of Spanish cuisine included the introduction of rice and spices, nuts, and fruits
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common to North Africa, along with new styles of food preparation such as marinating fish in a vinegary sauce and
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
combining sweet and spicy foods.
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Tiradas - Correct Answer ✔✔ - series de versos con una misma rima asonante.
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Cantar de mio Cid n, n, n,
The works of which of the following writers are representative of the Latin American Boom?
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
A. Octavio Paz
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B. Horacio Quiroga
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C. Julio Cortazar
n, n,
D. Gabriel Mistral - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (C)
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Julio Cortazar is the writer whose works are representative of the nueva novela hispanoamericana movement of the
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
1960's
n,
Latin American literature witnessed the onset of chronicles as a result of which of the following events?
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
A. Mexican-American War
n, n,
B. Independence of America from Europe
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C. Spanish Civil War
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D. Arrival of the Spaniards in the New World - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (D)
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Chronicles are the writings of the early Spaniards arrival s to the New World around the fifteenth century. The purpos
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
was to narrate their adventures, describe the new reality encountered, justify their actions, and take credit for their
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
deeds and discoveries.
n, n, n,
Antithesis - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrastn, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Metaphor - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A comparison without using like or as n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Hyperbole - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a poi
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
or evoke humor
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Metonymy - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with whi
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it is closely associated (such as "crown" for "royalty").
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Simile - Correct Answer ✔✔ - A comparison using "like" or "as"
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Which of the following best describes an important reason for the renaissance of Spanish literature during the early
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
years of the twentieth century?
n, n, n, n, n,
A. a critical analysis of Spanish culture following the country's defeat in the Spanish-American War of 1898
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
B. an interest in scientific realism in response to the ideas of Darwinism
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
C. a spirit of optimism rooted in the economic prosperity following Spain's industrialization
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
D. an assertion of national identity in support of the restored monarchy - Correct Answer ✔✔ - (A)
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Spain's defeat in the Spanish-American War was a major blow to the country's international prestige. In response, a
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
group of Spanish intellectuals and writers known as the Generation of 1898 focused their energies on an analysis of
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
the country's problems and destiny in an effort to promote a sense of national pride. Their work resulted in a major re
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
invigoration of Spanish literature.
n, n, n, n,
Which of the following best describes the opposing social and political forces in the Spanish Civil War of 1930s?
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
A. landlords and the army against defenders of the Catholic Church
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,B. liberal supporters of a republican government against conservative proponents of a fascist-oriented government
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
C. nationalist and socialists against communists and anarchists
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
D. conservative supporters of a monarchical government against radical proponents of a military dictatorship - Corre
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Answer ✔✔ - (B)
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Political changes in Spain during the Second Republic of the 1930s polarized the country politically. On the left, a gro
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of liberals who supported republican government drew support from workers, agricultural laborers, intellectuals, and
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certain elements of the middle class. They were opposed by a group of conservative landowners, business-people,
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
and many leaders. The conservatives' victory in the Civil War resulted in the creation of a fascist-oriented governme
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
In 1914, Mexican anthropologist Manuel Gamio wrote that Mexico did not constitute a nation in the European sense,
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
but rather was made up many small nations that differed in speech, economy, social organization, and psychology.
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Garmio's view of Mexico best describes which of the following aspects of Mexican society?
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
A. the decentralized form of government in Mexico and the administrative autonomy given to regional officials
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
B. the different interests and goals of social classes within the rigid class structure of Mexican society
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
C. the resistance of the country's disparate geographical regions to uniting under a central government following
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
independence
n,
D. the existence of large populations of indigenous and mixed-blood people with diverse cultural traditions - Correct
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Answer ✔✔ - ( D )
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Mexico is multi ethnic nation. The country's 56 distinct indigenous people (pueblos indios) form a sizable portion of th
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
population, and 13 of Mexico's 31 states are considered "eminent indigenous" by the National Indigenous Institute.
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
Within these areas, distinct patterns of speech, social institutions, and cultural identities remained strong into and
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
throughout the twentieth century. Generations of intermarriage between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples ha
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
added to Mexico's rich cultural diversity.
n, n, n, n, n, n,
The extensive use of rice, nuts, and figs, as well as spices such as saffron, cumin, and anise, reflect the influence of
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
which of the following in Spanish cuisine?
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A. the trade that developed between Spain and the Americas
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
B. the proximity of both European and North African countries
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
C. the Muslim invaders who occupied Spain for 750 years
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
D. the diverse ethnic character of Spain's different regions - Correct Answer ✔✔ - ( C )
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
The Muslim invaders who occupied areas of Spain from the 8th century to the end of the 15th century were bearers o
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
rich cultural heritage. Their influence of Spanish cuisine included the introduction of rice and spices, nuts, and fruits
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
common to North Africa, along with new styles of food preparation such as marinating fish in a vinegary sauce and
n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
combining sweet and spicy foods.
n, n, n, n, n,
Tiradas - Correct Answer ✔✔ - series de versos con una misma rima asonante.
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Cantar de mio Cid n, n, n,
