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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Placida Linero believe that the bishop won't get off the boat?
(a) He has other towns to visit.
(b) He knows about the murder plot.
(c) He is afraid of the Vicario brothers.
(d) He hates the town.

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

3. Despite her fear of Santiago, what does Divina Flor do that might help him the morning of his death?
(a) She leaves the front door unlocked.
(b) She asks her mother to help him.
(c) She gives him the warning someone slipped beneath the door.
(d) She warns Placida Linero of the murder plot.

4. Margo insists that Santiago:
(a) Stay at his grandparents' house.
(b) Join them at home for breakfast.
(c) Watch out for Pedro and Pablo Vicario.
(d) Go home and rest.

5. Santiago's departure from his house on the morning of his death was unusual because:
(a) He left through the front door, which was forbidden by his mother.
(b) He left in his pajamas.
(c) He left through the front door, which was reserved for special occasions.
(d) He left so early in the morning.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Victoria Guzman distrusts Santiago because:

3. To intimidate Santiago Nasar on the morning of his murder, what does Victoria Guzman do?

4. Santiago's mood as he leaves his home for the last time is described as:

5. Santiago's house is made out of a former:

(see the answer key)

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