Vocabulary and Phrases in "Cien años de soledad" Quiz
Dive into the lexicon of Macondo and unravel symbolism with our quiz on García Márquez's masterpiece. Test your knowledge now!
#1
Who is the patriarch of the Buendía family in the novel?
José Arcadio Buendía
Aureliano Buendía
Renata Remedios
Úrsula Iguarán
#2
What does the term 'Macondo' refer to in 'Cien años de soledad'?
A magical town
A river
A character's name
A political ideology
#3
In 'Cien años de soledad,' what does the 'gypsy Melquíades' bring to Macondo?
Books and knowledge
Disease and destruction
Jewelry and wealth
Weapons and war
#4
What is the 'gitanos' in the context of 'Cien años de soledad'?
Magical creatures
Gypsies or wanderers
Leaders of Macondo
Spiritual beings
#5
What is the meaning of 'Amaranta' in the novel?
Eternal love
Bitterness and regret
Harmony and peace
Joy and celebration
#6
What does the 'banana company' represent in the novel?
Economic prosperity
Imperialism and exploitation
Agricultural innovation
Political stability
#7
What is the significance of the phrase 'melancholy Wednesday' in the book?
A day of celebration
A recurring tragic event
A symbol of hope
A weather forecast
#8
What does the term 'Aureliano Buendía' symbolize in the novel?
Eternal love
Endless solitude
Revolutionary spirit
Betrayal and deceit
#9
Which element is a recurring motif in the novel, symbolizing the Buendía family's destiny?
Butterflies
Clocks
Mirrors
Rainbows
#10
What event triggers the decline of Macondo and the Buendía family?
The arrival of a plague
The discovery of gold
A civil war
The death of José Arcadio Buendía
#11
Who is the last member of the Buendía family and the novel's final protagonist?
Aureliano Buendía
Renata Remedios
José Arcadio Buendía
Amaranta Úrsula
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