The Cliff - A Story by José María Arguedas

The video presents an adaptation of José María Arguedas' story 'El Barranco'. It begins with an introduction to the story and its author, followed by a detailed account of an incident involving animals in a barranco. The narrative explores the aftermath of the accident, focusing on the emotional reactions and the mourning process of the characters involved. The video concludes with a reflection on the events and their impact.

Who is the author of the story 'The Cliff'?

• Mario Vargas Llosa

• José María Arguedas

• Gabriel García Márquez

• Isabel Allende

What animals did Don Garayar own?

• Cows

• Goats

• Horses

• Sheep

What caused the chaos in the story?

• A storm

• An earthquake

• A group of mules

• A pack of wolves

What was the name of the calf that fell into the ravine?

• Pingo

• Gringo

• N

• Misty

Why was the cow named N?

• Because she was the first cow

• Because she was very nurturing

• Because she had a white 'N' on her back

• Because she was very noisy

How did the villagers react to Pingo's death?

• They ignored it

• They celebrated

• They mourned deeply

• They were indifferent

What did the mayordomo do with Pingo's body?

• Left it in the ravine

• Skinned it

• Burned it

• Buried it

What did the cow N do every morning after Pingo's death?

• She ran away

• She attacked the villagers

• She licked Pingo's skin

• She stopped producing milk

What happened to N's milk production over time?

• It increased

• It stayed the same

• It dried up

• It became more nutritious

What did the villagers do with Pingo's skin eventually?

• They buried it

• They sold it

• They displayed it on stones

• They burned it