Magical Realism in Marquez - B

Which of the following best defines the literary genre of magical realism?

• A genre that focuses solely on magic and fantasy worlds

• A genre that blends realistic narrative with fantastical elements treated as ordinary

• A genre that only includes historical events

• A genre that is based on scientific facts

In "The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings," what unusual physical feature does the old man possess?

• Glowing eyes

• Enormous wings

• A golden crown

• A tail

Who discovers the drowned man in "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World"?

• The village priest

• The village children

• The mayor

• The fishermen

What is the name given to the drowned man by the villagers in "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World"?

• Gabriel

• Esteban

• Pedro

• Santiago

Which of the following is a common theme in both "The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" and "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World"?

• The power of technology

• The impact of the extraordinary on ordinary life

• The importance of wealth

• The dangers of travel

How do the villagers in "The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" initially react to the old man?

• They immediately worship him as an angel

• They are curious and treat him with suspicion

• They ignore him completely

• They try to help him return home

In "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World," how does the presence of Esteban affect the villagers' perception of themselves?

• They feel proud of their village

• They feel their village is too small and plain

• They decide to leave the village

• They become angry at outsiders

Which of the following IS NOT a physical feature of the man from "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World?"

• He was the tallest man the villagers had seen.

• He looked strong even in death.

• He had beautiful blond hair.

• He was large in body, seeming to be as wide as the doorways.

Why do the villagers in "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" decide to change their village after Esteban's arrival?

• They want to attract more tourists

• They are inspired by Esteban's imagined greatness

• They are forced by the government

• They want to forget about Esteban

Which of the following is an example of magical realism in "The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings"?

• The old man’s ability to speak multiple languages

• The old man’s enormous wings, which are treated as a normal occurrence

• The villagers’ use of modern technology

• The presence of a talking animal