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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The excesses surrounding the wedding suggest:
(a) A desperate attempt to hide Angela's unhappiness.
(b) A desire to hide unhappiness in material things.
(c) A disregard for others' safety.
(d) A need for the family to impress others.

3. The narrator last sees Santiago Nasar walking along the river with:
(a) Angela Vicario.
(b) Maria Alejandrina Cervantes.
(c) Christo Bedoya.
(d) The Vicario Twins.

4. The Colonel treats the twins like:
(a) Naughty children.
(b) Hostile enemies.
(c) Worthless drunks.
(d) Worthy adversaries.

5. Maria Alejandrina Cervantes' house appears to be:
(a) A boarding house.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A sweatshop.
(d) A brothel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Luis Enrique is unable to tell his family what he saw at the milk shop because:

2. The widower Xius does not want to sell his house or the belongings inside of it because:

3. A word that might describe how the twins feel in this situation is:

4. Pura Vicario believes her daughters will make excellent wives because:

5. How does the narrator describe Angela's face during the wedding party?

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