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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The repeated foretelling of Santiago Nasar's death suggests:
(a) That it was everyone's plan to murder him.
(b) That it was fated or inevitable in such a town and culture.
(c) That it was his punishment for a misspent life.
(d) That Santiago knew he would die that day.

2. Victoria Guzman calls Santiago Nasar "white man," because he is partly white, but this also might suggest:
(a) Her hatred of his wealth and priveledge.
(b) His prejudice against the townspeople.
(c) Her fear of him as different than herself.
(d) His innocence.

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

4. The twins had to carry out the murder plot because they felt:
(a) It was the only way to show their manliness.
(b) It was their duty.
(c) Outraged at Santiago's behavior.
(d) Ashamed of their family.

5. Prudencia Cotes, Pablo Vicario's fiancee, makes it clear that she:
(a) Expects Pablo Vicario to wait for her.
(b) Believes the men acted necessarily in defense of honor.
(c) Believes Angela Vicario is completely innocent.
(d) Will not wait for Pablo Vicario if he commits this crime.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Luisa Santiaga assumes that the noise in the streets is caused by:

3. Ironically, the Vicario brothers were engaged in what activity when they were called home?

4. The author differentiates between his sisters by calling them:

5. Santiago objects to Victoria's actions toward the rabbits because:

(see the answer key)

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