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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ironically, the Vicario brothers were engaged in what activity when they were called home?
(a) They were at a brothel with Santiago Nasar.
(b) They were drinking at Clotilde Armenta's
(c) They were sharpening their butchering knives.
(d) They were singing sad songs at the wedding.

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

3. Victoria Guzman has reason to distrust Santiago because:
(a) Victoria herself was his father's mistress.
(b) Santiago's mother has warned Victoria about him.
(c) Santiago has told her his intentions.
(d) Santiago has attempted to seduce Victoria.

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

5. Another event that adds to the mystery of Bayardo San Roman is that:
(a) He returns Angela to her home.
(b) He is nowhere to be found on his wedding day.
(c) He is two hours late for his own wedding.
(d) He is cold and aloof toward Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might Santiago's dreams of trees symbolize?

2. After Santiago's death, Placida Linero consoles herself by looking over the balcony at what?

3. What significant event happens for the narrator at the wedding?

4. Santiago Nasar's main concern at the wedding was:

5. The twins who planned to murder Santiago were named:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the magistrate's note, "fatality makes us invisible," imply?

2. What elements of his character lend to the mystery of Bayardo San Roman?

3. What does the motif of excess suggest in the chapter?

4. Though the town seems to support the Vicario twins' actions, where do we see signs of guilt or regret in the chapter?

5. What is suggested by the mention of starch in relation to Santiago and Poncio Vicario? Santiago cannot stand starch in his clothes, while Poncio Vicario's shirt is so heavily starched it stands up by itself.

6. What is suggested by the recurring crowing of roosters, and the bishop's love of cocks' comb soup?

7. Describe the twins' apparent attitude toward the murder.

8. The narrator's brother seems to foretell Santiago's death as well. Why is this significant?

9. What birth images or references appear in the chapter to contrast Santiago's death?

10. Aside from the code of honor exhibited by the Vicario twins, what other family values are exhibited in the book?

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