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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator does not believe Santiago had a guilty conscience that night because:

2. The Vicario family:

3. The repeated mention of Victoria Guzman watching over the coffee pot and gutting animals connotes which popular image?

4. Poncio Vicario's death is attributed to his "moral pain," which suggests:

5. The townspeople refer to Bayardo San Roman as "poor Bayardo" because:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Garcia Marquez' use of names in the text. What does the author communicate through the name of any character or characters? Create an essay in which you explore Garcia' Marquez' symbolic use of names in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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