1) What does the word “ventomarme” mean in the context of the story? a) ‘To marry’ b) ‘Forget me’ c) ‘Take me’ d) ‘Leave me’ 2) Why did Trysdale’s relationship with the woman come to an end? a) They frequently argued. b) She rejected his proposal. c) She did not respond to his proposal, and Trysdale's wounded pride prevented him from reaching out to her. d) She fell in love with another man. 3) What is the literary significance of the cactus in the red earthen jar that Trysdale received after his proposal? a) It symbolizes their love growing stronger. b) It is an exotic gift from South America. c) It is a metaphor for the unspoken message of acceptance she sent. d) It represents Trysdale’s emotional coldness and distance. 4) What key theme is reflected in Trysdale’s internal conflict after the wedding? a) The dangers of pride and vanity. b) Things that are meant to happen c) The power of true love to overcome obstacles. d) The conflict between love and duty. 5) What was Trysdale’s main assumption when he did not receive a direct response to his proposal? a) She was unsure and needed more time to decide. b) She did not love him anymore. c) She wanted him to visit her in person. d) She was playing a game to test his patience. 6) What is ironic about Trysdale’s belief that he spoke Spanish fluently? a) His fluency in Spanish was the reason she admired him, but he didn’t actually speak it well. b) His attempt to impress her with his Spanish led to his downfall. c) He believed she was impressed, but she knew he was exaggerating. d) His Spanish fluency was irrelevant to their relationship. 7) What aspect of Trysdale’s character is revealed through his reaction to the cactus and the message it carried? a) His generosity and patience. b) His openness and truthfulness c) His pride and emotional blindness. d) His ability to keep going and stay strong 8) What does the phrase "meaningless dark pleasure" imply in the context of Trysdale's emotions? a) A sense of joy from success b) A bitter satisfaction despite his misery c) A feeling of relief from pain d) A moment of happiness from remembering the past

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