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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Santiago Nasar's main concern at the wedding was:
(a) Figuring out what the groom's real motives were.
(b) Avoiding Anglea Vicario.
(c) Trying to stay out of the groom's sight.
(d) Figuring out how much money had been spent.

2. Santiago's statement about his own wedding is ironic because:
(a) His wedding was a small, simple affair.
(b) He claims life will be too short to tell others about it.
(c) He never plans to marry.
(d) He claims his wedding will be the biggest the town has ever seen.

3. The widower Xius does not want to sell his house or the belongings inside of it because:
(a) He can not get enough money for his possessions.
(b) It all has sentimental value for him.
(c) He does not respect Bayardo San Roman.
(d) It is all part of a vast collection he does not want to break up.

4. Pura Vicario's silent beating of her daughter suggests:
(a) She has conflicting duties as disciplinarian and protector of the family.
(b) She doesn't want anyone else in the family to learn about Angela.
(c) She has no power of her own.
(d) She is so angry she has no words for Angela.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bayardo San Roman's family could be described as:

2. Victoria Guzman distrusts Santiago because:

3. Angela's father sits amidst the confusion of the wedding helpless and blind, which suggests:

4. Why can't Santiago stand starch in his clothes?

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

(see the answer key)

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