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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luisa Santiaga learn on her way to warn Placida Linero about the murder plot?
(a) She learns that Santiago is guilty of seducing Angela Vicario.
(b) She learns that Santiago Nasar is already dead.
(c) She learns that Placida Linero is already dead.
(d) She learns that Placida Linero has been dishonored.

2. Why does Placida Linero believe that the bishop won't get off the boat?
(a) He is afraid of the Vicario brothers.
(b) He knows about the murder plot.
(c) He has other towns to visit.
(d) He hates the town.

3. After Santiago's death, Placida Linero consoles herself by looking over the balcony at what?
(a) Santiago's grave.
(b) The town and the river.
(c) The jailhouse.
(d) The almond trees.

4. Santiago's house is made out of a former:
(a) Farmhouse.
(b) Parlor.
(c) Import store.
(d) Warehouse.

5. Who persuades the twins to wait until after the bishop's visit to kill Santiago?
(a) Divina Flor.
(b) Victoria Guzman.
(c) Clotilde Armenta.
(d) Placida Linero.

Short Answer Questions

1. Divina Flor claims she did not warn Santiago about the murder plot against him because:

2. Angela Vicario's brothers want to kill Santiago because:

3. What is ironic about Placida Linero's comment that all dreams about birds mean good health?

4. Santiago's mood as he leaves his home for the last time is described as:

5. The story begins as Santiago Nasar:

(see the answer key)

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