1. Familiarize yourself with the works of the famous Ecuadorian painter, Oswaldo Guayasamín. a) What groups are they divided into? What traits of his painting capture your interest? b) Write the titles of three paintings you like. What do they depict? What do you like about them?
   
   
   
   
2. Familiarize yourself with the works of another famous 20th century Ecuadorian painter, Eduardo Kingman. a) Choose two of his paintings that you may be particularly attracted to, and describe them. b) List two traits that Kingman and Guayasamín have in common in their art and two that set them apart.
   
   
   
   
3. Ecuador is a country peppered with volcanoes. Quito, its capital city, is surrounded by some of the highest volcanoes in the world; some extinct, some still active. a) Which four of the highest active volcanoes in the world are in Ecuador? How high are they? List them by their elevations from the highest to the lowest. Which of those four volcanoes is referred to as the “Black Giant”? b) Name three volcanoes that are no longer active.
   
   
   
   
4. Ecuador is considered a paradise for trekking, hiking, and climbing. a) Which are the best areas for trekking? b) Find two trails that you think would meet the needs of trekking fans. Name the trails or locations, and describe the highlights of each trip. c) What is the “Avenue of the Volcanoes”?
   
   
   
   
5. What does Mitad del Mundo offer to its visitors?
   
   
   
   

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