Name: Stephanie Douglas

Date: 4/16/18

According to the article “Ecuador in International Education,” compared to the rest of South
America, Ecuador is (1).
a) One of the most politically stable countries, boasting years of peaceful elections
b) Fairly stable politically, though a few presidents have been disputed
c) One of the least politically stable countries, with frequent presidential changes

According to the article “Ecuador in International Education,” the secondary school

student/teacher ratio is lower than that for primary school because (1).
a) There is a larger focus on secondary school, influencing a reduction of class sizes
b) A low number of students attend school after the compulsory period
c) Teachers prefer working in secondary schools thanks to higher pay and prestige

According to the article “Ecuador in International Education,” which of the following is not true
about the Central University of Ecuador (2)?
a) It is one of the oldest universities in South America
b) It changed names due to political conflict
c) It offers more programs than any university in the country

According to the article “Ecuador in International Education,” Ecuador’s education goals will be
tough to reach because (2).
a) There is a lack of financial and material resources
b) The goals are too ambitious to reach feasibly
c) Corruption in the school systems inhibits progress

According to Eduardo Alfonso Caro Meléndez’s article “Ecuador” from the Encyclopedia of
LGBT Cultures, LGBT citizens are victims of hostility because (108).
a) There is no constitutional protection based on sexual orientation
b) They are accused of causing the AIDS epidemic
c) There is a gap between the law and its enforcement
According to Meléndez’s article “Ecuador” from the Encyclopedia of LGBT Cultures, why must
LGBT communities be included as one of the most vulnerable groups (110)?
a) Because of widespread social stigmas against them
b) Because they are frequently living in poor, rural areas
c) Because they are beaten and threatened

According to Meléndez’s article “Ecuador” from the Encyclopedia of LGBT Cultures, which of
the following is true (111)?
a) Government support to LGBT communities has caused public outcry and riots
b) The government is focusing support efforts on strengthening the enforcement of rights
c) The government has not sponsored inclusivity programs for LGBT communities

According to Meléndez’s article “Ecuador” from the Encyclopedia of LGBT Cultures,

establishment of an inclusive national health care plan is difficult because (112).
a) Health plans are hostile to LGBT members
b) Education efforts are prioritized over changing the health care system
c) Each institution has a unique internal structure

According the “Ecuador” article from the Encyclopedia of Food, which is not true about the
grain quinoa (130)?
a) It had connections to indigenous religion and fertility rites
b) The Spanish eagerly sent it back to Spain during colonial times
c) It has one of the highest protein contents of any grain on earth

According the “Ecuador” article from the Encyclopedia of Food, pristinos are (131)?
a) An example of a native plant used in a European recipe
b) Evidence of early Ecuadorian trade
c) Used in many cultural traditions

According the “Ecuador” article from the Encyclopedia of Food, which is true about typical
Ecuadorian meals (132)?
a) They usually consist of a soup, main dish, and dessert
b) Dinner is usually the largest meal of the day
c) They are generally very spicy