Lazarillo de Tormes — Questions and answers

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What did Lazarillo's mother do after his father died fighting for the King?

Choices

  1. She became a wandering beggar with Lazarillo.
  2. She found a new husband in her old town.
  3. She stayed by the Tormes River and became a miller.
  4. She moved to Salamanca and worked at an inn. ✓

Answer: She moved to Salamanca and worked at an inn.

From page 1

What did the blind man do to Lazarillo at the stone bull on the Roman bridge near Salamanca?

Choices

  1. He gave Lazarillo a coin for listening to the bull.
  2. He told Lazarillo a funny story about the bull.
  3. He asked Lazarillo to climb on top of the bull.
  4. He pushed Lazarillo's head against the stone bull. ✓

Answer: He pushed Lazarillo's head against the stone bull.

From page 2

In Almorox, what did Lazarillo do when he noticed the blind man taking two grapes at a time?

Choices

  1. Lazarillo started taking three grapes at a time. ✓
  2. Lazarillo gave all his grapes to the blind man.
  3. Lazarillo told the blind man he was cheating.
  4. Lazarillo refused to eat any more grapes.

Answer: Lazarillo started taking three grapes at a time.

From page 3

What did Lazarillo steal from the blind man while he was cooking in Escalona?

Choices

  1. He stole a hot, juicy sausage. ✓
  2. He stole some humble turnips.
  3. He stole the earthenware pot.
  4. He stole the sputtering fire.

Answer: He stole a hot, juicy sausage.

From page 4

How did Lazarillo finally get away from the blind man in Maqueda?

Choices

  1. He convinced the blind man to let him go free.
  2. He found another master who offered him a job.
  3. He tricked the blind man into hitting a stone pillar. ✓
  4. He ran away while the blind man was sleeping.

Answer: He tricked the blind man into hitting a stone pillar.

From page 5

What did Lazarillo's second master, the cleric in Maqueda, keep locked in a heavy wooden chest?

Choices

  1. He kept all the bread for himself in the chest. ✓
  2. He kept his special religious items in the chest.
  3. He kept his valuable coins in the chest.
  4. He kept his important documents in the chest.

Answer: He kept all the bread for himself in the chest.

From page 6

What was Lazarillo's discovery about his new master, the esquire in Toledo?

Choices

  1. The esquire was utterly penniless. ✓
  2. The esquire was a very wealthy man.
  3. The esquire was a kind and generous man.
  4. The esquire was a famous knight.

Answer: The esquire was utterly penniless.

From page 7

In Lazarillo de Tormes, what trick did the pardoner use in a market square to make people buy his papal indulgences?

Choices

  1. He sang a beautiful song about the indulgences.
  2. He staged a convincing 'miracle' to boost sales. ✓
  3. He gave away free indulgences to the poor.
  4. He held a public debate about the indulgences.

Answer: He staged a convincing 'miracle' to boost sales.

From page 8

What did Lazarillo do for the chaplain in Toledo for four years?

Choices

  1. He sold water throughout the city of Toledo. ✓
  2. He helped the chaplain write important letters.
  3. He took care of the chaplain's garden.
  4. He worked as a chef in the chaplain's kitchen.

Answer: He sold water throughout the city of Toledo.

From page 9

What position did Lazarillo finally get in the city of Toledo?

Choices

  1. He became a wealthy merchant.
  2. He became a famous musician.
  3. He became a respected baker.
  4. He became the town crier. ✓

Answer: He became the town crier.

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