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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Santiago's death, Placida Linero consoles herself by looking over the balcony at what?
(a) Santiago's grave.
(b) The town and the river.
(c) The almond trees.
(d) The jailhouse.

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

3. What significant event happens for the narrator at the wedding?
(a) He proposes to Mercedes Barcha.
(b) He proposes to Bayardo's sister.
(c) He overhears the brothers' plot to kill Santiago.
(d) He reveals Angela and Santiago's affair.

4. What might Santiago's dreams of trees symbolize?
(a) The dreams seem to indicate delight over a secret.
(b) The dreams seem to indicate a new love for Santiago.
(c) The dreams seem to indicate a fear of heights.
(d) The dreams seem to indicate feelings of guilt and inadequacy.

5. The twins did not try to convince Angela to marry Bayardo San Roman because:
(a) They felt it was a matter of her honor.
(b) They were not convinced the wedding would take place.
(c) They said it looked to them like women problems.
(d) They thought women should be allowed to make up their own minds.

6. Santiago objects to Victoria's actions toward the rabbits because:
(a) He believes they are as precious as human beings.
(b) She guts them savagely and feeds the guts to the dogs.
(c) He does not believe in killing defenseless animals.
(d) She wastes the meat instead of cooking it.

7. What interrupts Santiago's breakfast?
(a) The bishop's steamboat whistle.
(b) The Vicario twins at the front door.
(c) The threats from Victoria Guzman.
(d) A warning from Luisa Santiaga.

8. What does Luisa Santiaga learn on her way to warn Placida Linero about the murder plot?
(a) She learns that Santiago Nasar is already dead.
(b) She learns that Santiago is guilty of seducing Angela Vicario.
(c) She learns that Placida Linero has been dishonored.
(d) She learns that Placida Linero is already dead.

9. The weather on the day of Santiago's death is described by the townspeople as:
(a) Supernatural.
(b) Holy.
(c) Funereal.
(d) Mournful.

10. The emotion Angela Vicario most clearly expresses when all is revealed is:
(a) Remorse.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Relief.

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

12. People like San Roman because:
(a) He is swimming in gold.
(b) Has access to endless resources.
(c) He is capable and religious.
(d) He is honest and has a good heart.

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

14. The narrator believes his mother should have known about the murder plot because:
(a) She was close to Pedro and Pablo Vicario.
(b) She always had news before anyone else in the house.
(c) She was a practicing mystic.
(d) She predicted Santiago's life would end tragically.

15. The engagement of Angela Vicario and Bayardo San Roman was shorter than the norm because:
(a) The town wanted a big wedding.
(b) The groom was afraid the bride would change her mind.
(c) The groom was extremely urgent about the wedding.
(d) The bride's family was afraid the groom would learn the truth.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Another event that adds to the mystery of Bayardo San Roman is that:

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

5. Victoria Guzman distrusts Santiago because:

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