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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why can't Santiago stand starch in his clothes?
(a) He thinks starch is for girls.
(b) He doesn't want to look stiff.
(c) His skin is too sensitive for it.
(d) It makes his clothes look dirty.

3. What noise does Divina Flor hear when Santiago leaves the house?
(a) The wind in the almond trees.
(b) Roosters crowing.
(c) A fight between the Vicario brothers.
(d) The bishop blessing the town.

4. Santiago's mood as he leaves his home for the last time is described as:
(a) Merry, peaceful, and openhearted.
(b) Sick, angry, and mournful.
(c) Jubilant, energetic, and eager.
(d) Tired, disinterested, and bored.

5. What might Santiago's dreams of trees symbolize?
(a) The dreams seem to indicate feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
(b) The dreams seem to indicate a fear of heights.
(c) The dreams seem to indicate delight over a secret.
(d) The dreams seem to indicate a new love for Santiago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Victoria Guzman distrusts Santiago because:

2. The bishop's refusal to stop in the village suggests what?

3. Why does Placida Linero believe that the bishop won't get off the boat?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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