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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The narrator last sees Santiago Nasar walking along the river with:

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

4. The author differentiates between his sisters by calling them:

5. The priest laments that a brilliant future was cut short for Santiago 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

Consider the contrasting ideas of religion and superstition in the novel. What themes are suggested by these two contrasting ideas? How do both ideas contribute to a larger message?

Essay Topic 3

Water often represents new life or birth in literature. In what situations does water appear in the novel? Identify the author's message(s) suggested by water images in the novel, and use examples to support your theory.

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