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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator's sister Margot describes Santiago as:
(a) Happy, a man who had satisfaction, and flirtatious.
(b) Handsome, a man of his word, and with a fortune of his own.
(c) Dreamy, distracted, and brooding.
(d) Enthusiastic, a man of great fortune, and impressive.

2. What is ironic about Placida Linero's comment that all dreams about birds mean good health?
(a) This morning's dream foretells Santiago's death.
(b) This morning's dream foretold an illness for Santiago.
(c) Santiago has a headache on this particular morning.
(d) Santiago is allergic to birds.

3. Prudencia Cotes, Pablo Vicario's fiancee, makes it clear that she:
(a) Believes Angela Vicario is completely innocent.
(b) Believes the men acted necessarily in defense of honor.
(c) Expects Pablo Vicario to wait for her.
(d) Will not wait for Pablo Vicario if he commits this crime.

4. The serenade that took place at the widower Xius's house was intended to:
(a) Make sure Bayardo had not drunk himself to death.
(b) Wake the newlyweds on their wedding night.
(c) Show Bayardo San Roman who wronged his wife.
(d) Rouse the newlyweds so the party could continue at their house.

5. The emotion Angela Vicario most clearly expresses when all is revealed is:
(a) Relief.
(b) Remorse.
(c) Anger.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another event that adds to the mystery of Bayardo San Roman is that:

2. Angela's appearance when she arrives at home suggests:

3. Who persuades the twins to wait until after the bishop's visit to kill Santiago?

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

5. The court that tries the Vicario twins decides:

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