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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrator warns Santiago that "A falcon who chases a warlike crane can only hope for a life of pain," he suggests:
(a) That women will only lead to tragedy in the end.
(b) That a man who pursues a woman whose business is love, he is destined to be hurt.
(c) That a woman who profits from his love will only hurt him.
(d) That women scorned will seek revenge.

2. The narrator describes San Roman as:
(a) Jubilant and handsome.
(b) Mysterious and evil.
(c) Tense and sad.
(d) Confident and enthusiastic.

3. Pura Vicario believes her daughters will make excellent wives because:
(a) They have been raised to suffer.
(b) They have been raised to serve men.
(c) They are not interested in their individuality.
(d) They are not confident enough to pursue their own goals.

4. The narrator has a hard time believing Santiago was Angela's seducer because:
(a) He was best friends with Santiago and knew all his secrets.
(b) Santiago has a strict religious upbringing.
(c) He knows there was a feud between the Nasars and the Vicarios.
(d) He thinks Santiago was in love with someone else.

5. Santiago felt completely covered in bird droppings when he woke. What might that suggest?
(a) A need to move to another town.
(b) Good luck.
(c) A negative outcome for his day.
(d) A fear of birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Poncio and Pedro Vicario are:

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

3. Bayardo San Roman returns his bride to her parents because:

4. The serenade that took place at the widower Xius's house was intended to:

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

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