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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. The bishop's refusal to stop in the village suggests what?
(a) The town was not in need of help.
(b) No one in authority cared about the town or its inhabitants.
(c) The bishop, and therefore God, has neglected the town.
(d) The bishop knows of the murder plot.

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

4. Clotilde Armenta allowed the twins to wait for Santiago in:
(a) Her milk shop.
(b) Her home.
(c) Her tavern.
(d) Her dress shop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite her fear of Santiago, what does Divina Flor do that might help him the morning of his death?

2. Santiago's statement about his own wedding is ironic because:

3. What noise does Divina Flor hear when Santiago leaves the house?

4. Santiago objects to Victoria's actions toward the rabbits because:

5. The narrator's sister Margot describes Santiago as:

(see the answer key)

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