"The Censors" Luisa Valenzuela

Who is the protagonist of "The Censors?"

• Luisa
• Mariana
• Juan

Is Juan a static or dynamic character?

• Static
• Dynamic

What are some of Juan's most important character traits?

• lazy, optimistic, remorseful
• clever, dedicated, brainwashed
• melancholy, depressed, untalented

Who is the intended receiver of Juan's letter?  Who did he send it to?

• His mother
• Mariana
• Government officials

Where is Mariana as the story is being told?

• Government detention
• Paris, France
• The Post Office Censorship Division

What point of view does Valenzuela utilize in the story?

• First person
• Third person objective
• Third person omniscient

"The Censors" best exemplifies which external conflict?

• human vs. self
• human vs. nature
• human vs. society

"The Censors" best demonstrates which internal conflict?

• human vs. self
• human vs. human
• human vs. technology

What event best marks the dramatic hook of the story?

• Juan gets a job at the censorship office
• Juan can't sleep at night
• Juan writes a letter to Mariana

What event best marks the climax of the story where Juan experiences a significant change?

• Juan decides to intercept his letter
• Juan finds the letter he wrote
• Juan reports the traitor and gets promoted