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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator's sister Margot describes Santiago as:

2. Angela Vicario's brothers want to kill Santiago because:

3. Santiago's departure from his house on the morning of his death was unusual because:

4. The bishop's refusal to stop in the village suggests what?

5. Angela's father sits amidst the confusion of the wedding helpless and blind, which suggests:

Short Essay Questions

1. What purpose do the dreams in the chapter serve?

2. What do the conflicting descriptions of Bayardo San Roman suggest?

3. What is significant about those who claim it was raining on the morning of the murder, and those who claim it was not?

4. Both the twins and the magistrate's report are described as floating in water. What is suggested by this idea?

5. What ironies occur on the morning of Santiago's death?

6. How does the author create a sense of inevitability for Santiago's death?

7. The fact that Santiago Nasar never turns on the light in his bedroom, but instead stays in the dark, might symbolize what idea?

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

9. The stab in Santiago's right hand suggests the stigmata of Christ to the priest. In what ways does Santiago serve as a Christ figure?

10. Describe Angela's relationship with her mother.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the author's use of irony in the novel. In an essay, describe the author's intent in using irony to develop the events of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the motif of whiteness in the novel. In what situations is the color white emphasized, and which of its connotations contributes to a theme in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The last line of any piece of writing can deliver or reinforce a powerful message. In the first three chapters, the author uses the last line to name Santiago Nasar and seal his fate as dead or destined to die. What message or purpose does repeating this idea serve?

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