PERUVIAN HEROES:The National heroes of Peru generally constitute eminent personalities of the country, who have made several major contributions in various disciplines.

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Task 2: Read the sentences and decide which information belongs to the heroes. Write JO for Jose Olaya, MG for Miguel Grau, FB for Francisco Bolognesi and AQ for Abelardo Quiñones.

1. ( )In the struggle for the independence of Peru, the hero acted as secret emissary carrying messages between the Government of Callao and Lima Patriots by swimming.

2. ( )He was declared patron of the Army of Peru.

3. ( )At the Battle of Iquique, after Huáscar sank the Chilean corvette Esmeralda by ramming her, He ordered the rescue of the surviving crew from the waters. He also wrote condolences to the widow of his opponent, returning his sword and personal effects.

4. ( )He was discovered, arrested and subjected to torture and sentenced to death despite the torture, he never revealed his mission and willingly swallow the letters assigned to the mission.

5. ( )He sacrificed his life crashing into an Ecuadorian battery instead of parachuting to safety.

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6. ( )He was known as “Gentleman of the Seas” for his chivalry and is esteemed by both Peruvians and Chileans.

7. ( )He was a Peruvian military aviator and national aviation hero. 8. ( )When Chilean messengers demanded surrender of Arica

because of their 3 to 1 numerical superiority, he replied, “I have sacred duties to fulfill, and I will fulfill them until I fire the last round".

Task 2: Read the sentences and decide which information belongs to the heroes. Write JO for Jose Olaya, MG for Miguel Grau, FB for Francisco Bolognesi and AQ for Abelardo Quiñones.

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AQ

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Homework: Write the biography of the heroes learnt in your notebook. (Four-

entry chart)

BIOGRAPHIES:

JOSE OLAYA MIGUEL GRAU JOSE ABELARDO QUIÑONES

FRANCISCO BOLOGNESI

BirthEducation

Career

Death