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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The white linen clothes Santiago wears on the day of his death make him look:
(a) Like he never went to bed.
(b) Like a ghost.
(c) Like a bride.
(d) Like he is wearing pajamas.

3. The engagement of Angela Vicario and Bayardo San Roman was shorter than the norm because:
(a) The town wanted a big wedding.
(b) The bride's family was afraid the groom would learn the truth.
(c) The groom was afraid the bride would change her mind.
(d) The groom was extremely urgent about the wedding.

4. Poncio and Pedro Vicario are:
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Priests.
(c) Carpenters.
(d) Butchers.

5. Santiago is joined at the pier by the narrator and which two others?
(a) Margot and Christo Bedoya.
(b) Pedro and Pablo Vicario.
(c) Carmen Amador and Cotilde Armenta.
(d) Poncio and Pedro Vicario.

Short Answer Questions

1. People like San Roman because:

2. The twins did not try to convince Angela to marry Bayardo San Roman because:

3. Santiago Nasar's main concern at the wedding was:

4. Divina Flor claims she did not warn Santiago about the murder plot against him because:

5. Pura Vicario knows bad news is coming because of what?

(see the answer key)

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