Magical Realism Test Review
Define Magical Realism - correct answer-type of Literature that incorporates fantastic or
mythical elements into otherwise realistic setting.
What kind of symbolism is being shown in Eva is Inside Her Cat? Be specific. - correct
answer-The insects - internal struggle
The orange - unfulfilled desire
What happened to Eva? What does she believe she needs? - correct answer-Eva is dead
the whole story and she believes she needs the orange but she cannot reach it because she
is dead.
At the end of Eva is Inside Her Cat, what was covering her belongings as well as her entire
home? - correct answer-Arsenic
Describe the boy in Eva is Inside Her Cat. - correct answer-Eva sees the boy as he is still
alive, but he is actually decomposed under the tree.
What does the rose represent in Death Constant Beyond Love? What does it symbolize? -
correct answer-The rose represents Love and symbolizes the hope that the land would
return back to what it was in the past.
Choose themes shown in Death Constant Beyond Love. Explain them. - correct
answer-Solitude - the Senator is alone and likes it that way, until he meets Laura but he still
ends up dying without her
Kindness- gave the donkey to help the widow with children
How is Senator Sanchez portrayed in this work? - correct answer-Corrupt: he lets the land
become a desert and betrays his family by trying to sleep with Laura
Kind: donkey/woman
Significance of the paper birds and paper butterfly. - correct answer-They represent fake
promises by the Senator created throughout his time in office.
What was Nelson trying to get from Senator Sanchez? What was his new strategy? - correct
answer-Nelson Farina had always wanted a fake identity card from the Senator and this time
he has waited for the Senator to come to him instead of chasing after the Senator as he's
done in the past.
Describe the symbolism in the Doctor and the Rabbi. - correct answer-The moon: acts as
God and can see everyone and everyone can see the moon
Point of the magical Realism in the Doctor and the Rabbi. Explain. - correct answer-Blood:
the Doctor thought that if you put bloods from different religions in the Rabbi's bloodstream
that it would change her beliefs regarding religion.
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