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Grade 8 The Americas
What notable distinction did Sonia Sotomayor achieve upon her appointment to the Supreme Court?
  1. First female Justice
  2. First African American Justice
  3. First Hispanic Justice
  4. First openly LGBTQ+ Justice
Grade 8 The Americas
Which significant day marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month?
  1. Mexican Independence Day
  2. Cinco de Mayo
  3. Hispanic Heritage Day
  4. El Grito de Dolores
Grade 8 The Americas
In "One Hundred Years of Solitude," what does the Buendía family discover in their backyard that marks the beginning of their downfall?
  1. A chest of gold
  2. A mystical portal
  3. A cursed statue
  4. A large tree of mirrors
Grade 8 The Americas
Sonia Sotomayor's memoir, published in 2013, shares its title with a phrase she often used in her speeches. What is the title?
  1. My Journey to Justice
  2. A Life of Service
  3. My Belief in Equality
  4. My Beloved World
Grade 8 The Americas
Who was the first Hispanic American to serve as a United States Supreme Court Justice?
  1. Sonia Sotomayor
  2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
  3. Elena Kagan
  4. Clarence Thomas
Grade 8 The Americas
García Márquez's writing often blends reality and fantasy. How does he describe his literary style?
  1. "Historical Magic"
  2. "Realistic Fantasy"
  3. "Fantastic Realism"
  4. "Magical Realism"
Grade 8 The Americas
Which Ivy League university did Sonia Sotomayor attend for her undergraduate studies?
  1. Harvard University
  2. Yale University
  3. Princeton University
  4. Columbia University
Grade 8 The Americas
Which of García Márquez's works was inspired by the tragic death of his friend, Cayetano Gentile Chimento?
  1. No One Writes to the Colonel
  2. Chronicle of a Death Foretold
  3. The Autumn of the Patriarch
  4. The General in His Labyrinth
Grade 8 The Americas
In addition to being a poet, what other career did Pablo Neruda pursue?
  1. Diplomat
  2. Physician
  3. Painter
  4. Architect
Grade 8 The Americas
"Love in the Time of Cholera" explores the theme of enduring love. What are the names of the two main characters in the novel?
  1. Florentino and Fermina
  2. Santiago and Laura
  3. Ernesto and Isabel
  4. Juan and Clara
Grade 8 The Americas
What prestigious literary award did Gabriel García Márquez receive for his body of work?
  1. Pulitzer Prize
  2. Man Booker Prize
  3. Nobel Prize in Literature
  4. Hugo Award
Grade 8 The Americas
What is one of Pablo Neruda's most famous collections of poetry that explores themes of love and desire?
  1. "Cien sonetos de amor" ("One Hundred Love Sonnets")
  2. "La Casa de los Espíritus" ("The House of the Spirits")
  3. "Ficciones" ("Fictions")
  4. "Pedro Páramo"
Grade 8 The Americas
In which country was Gabriel García Márquez born?
  1. Spain
  2. Colombia
  3. Mexico
  4. Argentina
Grade 8 The Americas
What is the pen name that Pablo Neruda used?
  1. José Martí
  2. Carlos Fuentes
  3. Pablo Picasso
  4. Pablo Neruda was his real name
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