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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator describes Angela Vicario as "the creature of [Bayardo's] torment," which suggests:
(a) He is tormented by her inability to love him.
(b) Rather than wanting her to be happy, Bayardo tries to keep her miserable.
(c) Rather than making her happy, the marriage makes her miserable.
(d) He is having some revenge on the family.

2. Luisa Santiaga is torn in her loyalties because:
(a) She is related to the Vicarios, but godmother to Santiago.
(b) She wants to stay at home with her family, but feels a duty to leave.
(c) She is no longer friends with either the Vicarios or Placida Linero.
(d) She is godmother to both Santiago and Angela.

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

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

5. 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 bride.
(c) Like a ghost.
(d) Like he is wearing pajamas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator has a hard time believing Santiago was Angela's seducer because:

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

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

5. What might Santiago's dreams of trees symbolize?

(see the answer key)

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