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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Victoria Guzman has reason to distrust Santiago because:
(a) Victoria herself was his father's mistress.
(b) Santiago's mother has warned Victoria about him.
(c) Santiago has attempted to seduce Victoria.
(d) Santiago has told her his intentions.

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

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

4. Pura Vicario knows bad news is coming because of what?
(a) Drunkards singing outside.
(b) Three slow knocks on the door.
(c) Devastation of the wedding party.
(d) Paleness of her daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. People like San Roman because:

2. Margo insists that Santiago:

3. What does the author call some of the events that led to Santiago's death?

4. What significant event happens for the narrator at the wedding?

5. Bayardo San Roman is described as:

(see the answer key)

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