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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first unofficial mayor of Macondo?
(a) Jose Arcardio Buendia
(b) Aureliano
(c) Jose Arcadio
(d) Ursula

2. What does Pilar Ternera tell Jose Arcadio?
(a) That he will die soon.
(b) That he will rule the town.
(c) That he will be a father shortly.
(d) That he will never be rich.

3. How long do Ursula and Jose Arcadio Buendia wander across the mountains?
(a) 26 weeks
(b) 26 minutes
(c) 26 days
(d) 26 months

4. What makes Jose Arcadio Buendia and Ursula not consummate their relationship?
(a) They are not attracted to each other.
(b) They are afraid of birth defects.
(c) Ursula does not believe in sexual relations.
(d) Jose has an illness.

5. What is the most wonderful of all the objects of wonder that Melqunades brings to Jose Arcadio Buendia?
(a) Fasle teeth
(b) Telephone
(c) Chalk
(d) Railroad

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ursula and Jose Arcadio believe will happen if they have children?

2. Who is always engaged in productive work?

3. Who is Amaranta?

4. What did Melqunades seemingly die of?

5. Why are the townspeople upset with Jose Arcadio Buendia and Ursula?

(see the answer key)

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