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Which Spanish author wrote La sombra del viento, a novel set in post-war Barcelona?

A. Javier Mar�as

B. Carlos Ruiz Zaf�n

C. Antonio Mu�oz Molina

D. Arturo P�rez-Reverte

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B. Carlos Ruiz Zaf�n


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Who wrote Rayuela (Hopscotch), a novel known for its experimental narrative structure?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Jorge Luis Borges

D. Mario Vargas Llosa

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What is the traditional Spanish dish of small fried doughnuts, often sprinkled with sugar?

A. Churros

B. Tamales

C. Arepas

D. Croquetas

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Which Spanish artist is known for his abstract and colorful paintings, often featuring geometric shapes?

A. Salvador Dal�

B. Pablo Picasso

C. Joan Mir�

D. Juan Gris

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Which Spanish region is known for its distinctive green landscapes, bagpipes, and Celtic influence?

A. Catalonia

B. Galicia

C. Valencia

D. Castile and Le�n

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Which Spanish king and queen sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas in 1492?

A. Ferdinand and Isabella

B. Philip II and Mary I

C. Charles V and Catherine of Aragon

D. Alfonso X and Eleanor of Castile

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Who is the Spanish poet known for his collection Cantos de vida y esperanza?

A. Octavio Paz

B. Pablo Neruda

C. Juan Ram�n Jim�nez

D. Rub�n Dar�o

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What is the name of the famous Spanish pilgrimage route that runs through the Pyrenees Mountains?

A. El Camino de Santiago

B. La Ruta del Sol

C. El Paseo de Espa�a

D. La Ruta de los Conquistadores

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Which Spanish painter is known for his series of paintings depicting the horrors of war, including Guernica?

A. El Greco

B. Diego Vel�zquez

C. Francisco Goya

D. Pablo Picasso

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What is the traditional Spanish dance characterized by fast footwork and rhythmic clapping called?

A. Flamenco

B. Salsa

C. Tango

D. Ballet

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In Spanish literature, what is a quijote often used to refer to?

A. A type of love poem

B. A knight-errant

C. A tragic hero

D. A mystical journey

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What is the term for the distinctive tower or bell tower of a Spanish cathedral?

A. Gargoyle

B. Facade

C. Cloister

D. Campanile

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What is the traditional Spanish dish of cold tomato soup, often served in the summertime?

A. Paella

B. Tapas

C. Gazpacho

D. Empanadas

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Which Spanish poet is known for his collection Veinte poemas de amor y una canci�n desesperada?

A. Octavio Paz

B. Pablo Neruda

C. Juan Ram�n Jim�nez

D. Rub�n Dar�o

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Which Spanish painter is known for his haunting and surreal works, such as Las Meninas?

A. El Greco

B. Diego Vel�zquez

C. Francisco Goya

D. Pablo Picasso

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Who wrote La casa de Bernarda Alba, a play set in a strict household where the daughters are controlled by their mother?

A. Lope de Vega

B. Federico Garc�a Lorca

C. Miguel de Cervantes

D. Pedro Calder�n de la Barca

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Which Spanish author wrote La sombra del viento, a novel set in post-war Barcelona?

A. Javier Mar�as

B. Carlos Ruiz Zaf�n

C. Antonio Mu�oz Molina

D. Arturo P�rez-Reverte

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What is the term for the traditional Spanish snack or appetizer, often served with drinks?

A. Paella

B. Tapas

C. Gazpacho

D. Empanadas

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Which Spanish region is known for its traditional dance, the sevillanas?

A. Catalonia

B. Andalusia

C. Basque Country

D. Castile and Le�n

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Who is considered the author of the first modern European novel?

A. Cervantes

B. Garc�a Lorca

C. Borges

D. Neruda

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Who is the author of Rayuela (Hopscotch), a novel known for its experimental narrative structure?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Jorge Luis Borges

D. Mario Vargas Llosa

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Who is the author of Los detectives salvajes (The Savage Detectives)?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Mario Vargas Llosa

D. Roberto Bola�o

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Who is considered one of the most important figures of the Spanish Golden Age theater and wrote El alcalde de Zalamea?

A. Lope de Vega

B. Calder�n de la Barca

C. Tirso de Molina

D. Pedro Calder�n de la Barca

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What is the famous pilgrimage route in Spain that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela?

A. El Camino de Santiago

B. La Ruta del Sol

C. El Paseo de Espa�a

D. La Ruta de los Conquistadores

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Who wrote the play Bodas de sangre, a tragedy inspired by a real-life crime?

A. Lope de Vega

B. Pedro Calder�n de la Barca

C. Federico Garc�a Lorca

D. Miguel de Cervantes

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Who is the famous Spanish poet known for his works Platero y yo and Rimas?

A. Octavio Paz

B. Pablo Neruda

C. Juan Ram�n Jim�nez

D. Rub�n Dar�o

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Who is the author of Cien a�os de soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude)?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Pablo Neruda

D. Jorge Luis Borges

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Who is the author of Ficciones, a collection of short stories known for its surreal and philosophical themes?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Jorge Luis Borges

D. Mario Vargas Llosa

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Which Spanish region is known for its traditional dance, the sevillanas?

A. Catalonia

B. Andalusia

C. Basque Country

D. Castile and Le�n

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Which Spanish author wrote La sombra del viento, a novel set in post-war Barcelona?

A. Javier Mar�as

B. Carlos Ruiz Zaf�n

C. Antonio Mu�oz Molina

D. Arturo P�rez-Reverte

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Which Spanish conquistador is known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

A. Hern�n Cort�s

B. Francisco Pizarro

C. Pedro �lvares Cabral

D. Vasco N��ez de Balboa