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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Margo insists that Santiago:
(a) Join them at home for breakfast.
(b) Watch out for Pedro and Pablo Vicario.
(c) Stay at his grandparents' house.
(d) Go home and rest.

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

3. The widower Xius' house and his possessions are symbolic of what?
(a) His religious beliefs.
(b) His values and his memories.
(c) His refusal to deal with aging.
(d) His inability to move on in his life.

4. 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 Placida Linero is already dead.
(c) She learns that Placida Linero has been dishonored.
(d) She learns that Santiago is guilty of seducing Angela Vicario.

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

6. The twins who planned to murder Santiago were named:
(a) Victoria and Divina Guzman.
(b) Pedro and Pablo Vicario.
(c) Santiaga and Clotilde Armenta.
(d) Juan and Poncio Vicario.

7. The narrator describes Angela Vicario as "the creature of [Bayardo's] torment," which suggests:
(a) He is tormented by her inability to love him.
(b) Rather than making her happy, the marriage makes her miserable.
(c) He is having some revenge on the family.
(d) Rather than wanting her to be happy, Bayardo tries to keep her miserable.

8. The narrator describes San Roman as:
(a) Mysterious and evil.
(b) Tense and sad.
(c) Jubilant and handsome.
(d) Confident and enthusiastic.

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

10. What noise does Divina Flor hear when Santiago leaves the house?
(a) The bishop blessing the town.
(b) Roosters crowing.
(c) The wind in the almond trees.
(d) A fight between the Vicario brothers.

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

12. Santiago has learned to be careful with a gun because:
(a) A servant accidentally fired a gun in his childhood, causing great destruction.
(b) His mother always forced him to keep the bullets separate.
(c) He shot a gun as a child and caused great destruction.
(d) He sleeps with a gun beneath his pillow and does not want it to go off accidentally.

13. The story begins as Santiago Nasar:
(a) Dies in the street.
(b) Says goodbye to his mother for the last time.
(c) Wakes up in the morning.
(d) Walks home from the wedding.

14. Angela Vicario's brothers want to kill Santiago because:
(a) He stole their sister's virginity.
(b) He told Angela's husband she was not a virgin.
(c) He spread rumors about Angela through the town.
(d) He refused to marry Angela.

15. What does the author call some of the events that led to Santiago's death?
(a) Painful ironies.
(b) Painful anomalies.
(c) Fatal mistakes.
(d) Fatal coincidences.

Short Answer Questions

1. Angela Vicario's brothers insist that she:

2. Luisa Santiaga is torn in her loyalties because:

3. On the day of his death, why was Santiago was unarmed?

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

5. The narrator believes Angela Vicario has always exhibited:

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