Which novel by Miguel Delibes, published in 1966, consists almost entirely of Carmen's nighttime monologue beside the open casket of her deceased husband?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Cinco horas con Mario
Analysis: Cinco horas con Mario (1966) by Miguel Delibes features Carmen Sotillo delivering an extensive interior monologue during the five-hour wake of her intellectual husband Mario. Answer: Cinco horas con Mario. Why not the others: Los santos inocentes (1981) depicts the exploitation of rural peasants in Extremadura; El camino (1950) relates Daniel el Mochuelo's childhood memories; Las ratas (1962) depicts rural poverty.
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