Chronicle of a Death Foretold | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1

1. The story begins as Santiago Nasar:

2. Santiago felt completely covered in bird droppings when he woke. What might that suggest?

3. The white linen clothes Santiago wears on the day of his death make him look:

4. Why can't Santiago stand starch in his clothes?

5. What might Santiago's dreams of trees symbolize?

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

7. On the day of his death, why was Santiago was unarmed?

8. Santiago has learned to be careful with a gun because:

9. What is ironic about Placida Linero's comment that all dreams about birds mean good health?

10. Why does Placida Linero believe...
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