Final Exam in Spanish Language and Culture

What is the Spanish word for 'apple'?

• naranja

• plátano

• pera

• manzana

Translate 'I love to read books' into Spanish.

• Yo amo leer libros.

• Amo leer libros.

• Yo quiero leer libros.

• Me encanta leer libros.

Name a famous Spanish-speaking author and one of their works.

• Isabel Allende, 'War and Peace'

• Gabriel García Márquez, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'

• Pablo Neruda, 'The Old Man and the Sea'

• Jorge Luis Borges, 'The Great Gatsby'

What is the significance of Día de los Muertos in Mexican culture?

• It is a day for family reunions and picnics.

• Día de los Muertos is significant in Mexican culture as it honors deceased loved ones, celebrating life and death through traditions that foster remembrance and connection.

• It is primarily a religious holiday focused on prayer.

• Día de los Muertos is a festival to celebrate the harvest.

Identify a common theme in Latin American literature.

• Political satire

• Romantic poetry

• Magical realism

• Historical fiction

What does the term 'Hispanic' refer to?

• People from Spanish-speaking countries or of Spanish-speaking descent.

• Residents of non-Spanish speaking regions.

• People from Portuguese-speaking countries.

• Individuals of Italian descent.

How do you say 'thank you' in Spanish?

• gracias

• por favor

• de nada

• saludos

What is the capital of Spain?

• Sevilla

• Barcelona

• Madrid

• Valencia

Describe the influence of Spanish culture on the United States.

• Spanish culture has influenced the U.S. through language, cuisine, music, and traditions.

• Spanish culture is primarily about bullfighting.

• Spanish culture is only relevant in Florida.

• Spanish culture has no impact on U.S. art.

What is the main idea of Gabriel García Márquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'?

• The main idea is the exploration of solitude and the cyclical nature of history.

• It primarily discusses the impact of technology on society.

• The narrative is centered around a love story between two characters.

• The story focuses on the rise and fall of a single hero.