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

Short Answer Questions

1. Though the Vicario brothers defend their actions, they can not seem to get rid of:

2. Pedro Vicario's guilt manifests itself in what way?

3. The narrator is lured away from his friends by Maria Alejandrina Cervantes, who is described as:

4. Though Bayardo has aged in many ways, Angela says she sees him:

5. Luis Enrique is unable to tell his family what he saw at the milk shop because:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The setting of the novel is often described merely as "Caribbean." What connotations or associations with the word "Caribbean" might readers have that affect their understanding of the novels events? How does the author use these connotations to explain, justify, or clarify the events and themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the title of the novel. What is important about the foretelling of Santiago Nasar's death? What is the theme of Garcia Marquez' novel, and how do the many acts of foretelling contribute to this theme?

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