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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Bayardo San Roman returns his bride to her parents because:
(a) She does not love him.
(b) She has no inheritance.
(c) She confesses to love another.
(d) She is not a virgin.

3. What is ironic about Placida Linero's comment that all dreams about birds mean good health?
(a) This morning's dream foretells Santiago's death.
(b) Santiago has a headache on this particular morning.
(c) Santiago is allergic to birds.
(d) This morning's dream foretold an illness for Santiago.

4. The author differentiates between his sisters by calling them:
(a) My sister Margot and My sister the nun.
(b) My sister the spinster and My sister the nun.
(c) My favorite sister and My other sister.
(d) My sister Margot and My sister Ignacia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Placida Linero was able to forgive herself for locking Santiago out of the house because:

2. The narrator's recounting of Colonel Lazaro Aponte's mundane morning details reveals:

3. When Christo Bedoya sees Placida Linero awake, the "spell" of her beauty is broken, which implies:

4. Divina Flor's weeping as she fends off the dogs suggests:

5. The idea that Santiago's image, kneeling to pick up the letters, "looked like penance" suggests:

(see the answer key)

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