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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Santiago's mood as he leaves his home for the last time is described as:
(a) Tired, disinterested, and bored.
(b) Sick, angry, and mournful.
(c) Merry, peaceful, and openhearted.
(d) Jubilant, energetic, and eager.

2. Bayardo San Roman is described as:
(a) Around twenty-five, with one failed marriage, and snobby parents.
(b) Around thirty years old, with tan skin and golden eyes.
(c) Around forty, with silver hair and pale skin.
(d) Around twenty-one, with his own fortune, and a good name.

3. Angela Vicario's brothers want to kill Santiago because:
(a) He spread rumors about Angela through the town.
(b) He told Angela's husband she was not a virgin.
(c) He refused to marry Angela.
(d) He stole their sister's virginity.

4. The twins who planned to murder Santiago were named:
(a) Victoria and Divina Guzman.
(b) Pedro and Pablo Vicario.
(c) Juan and Poncio Vicario.
(d) Santiaga and Clotilde Armenta.

5. Pura Vicario knows bad news is coming because of what?
(a) Devastation of the wedding party.
(b) Paleness of her daughter.
(c) Drunkards singing outside.
(d) Three slow knocks on the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Santiago Nasar's main concern at the wedding was:

2. The weather on the day of Santiago's death is described by the townspeople as:

3. Luisa Santiaga is torn in her loyalties because:

4. The excesses surrounding the wedding suggest:

5. What significant event happens for the narrator at the wedding?

(see the answer key)

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