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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The fact that the narrator does not remember rain on the day of the murder suggests:
(a) That he was hiding out at the whorehouse.
(b) That he wanted Santiago Nasar to die.
(c) That he himself understands the matter on some level.
(d) That he is too traumatized to remember.

2. When the narrator warns Santiago that "A falcon who chases a warlike crane can only hope for a life of pain," he suggests:
(a) That a man who pursues a woman whose business is love, he is destined to be hurt.
(b) That women will only lead to tragedy in the end.
(c) That women scorned will seek revenge.
(d) That a woman who profits from his love will only hurt him.

3. Bayardo San Roman has "a way of speaking that...":
(a) ...Served to conceal rather than reveal.
(b) ...Disguised what he had come to town for.
(c) ...Did not allow him to be known at first sight.
(d) ...Conveyed urgency.

4. What noise does Divina Flor hear when Santiago leaves the house?
(a) The bishop blessing the town.
(b) Roosters crowing.
(c) A fight between the Vicario brothers.
(d) The wind in the almond trees.

5. The repeated mention of Victoria Guzman watching over the coffee pot and gutting animals connotes which popular image?
(a) A veterinarian.
(b) A witch.
(c) A fortune teller.
(d) A teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What significant event happens for the narrator at the wedding?

2. The narrator describes San Roman as:

3. Bayardo San Roman's family could be described as:

4. Santiago's statement about his own wedding is ironic because:

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

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