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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The twins had to carry out the murder plot because they felt:
(a) It was the only way to show their manliness.
(b) It was their duty.
(c) Outraged at Santiago's behavior.
(d) Ashamed of their family.

2. What significant event happens for the narrator at the wedding?
(a) He proposes to Mercedes Barcha.
(b) He proposes to Bayardo's sister.
(c) He reveals Angela and Santiago's affair.
(d) He overhears the brothers' plot to kill Santiago.

3. Angela's feelings toward Bayardo San Roman might be described as:
(a) Bashful and withdrawn.
(b) Contemptuous and resentful.
(c) Fearful and concerned.
(d) Curious and excited.

4. The widower Xius does not want to sell his house or the belongings inside of it because:
(a) He does not respect Bayardo San Roman.
(b) It all has sentimental value for him.
(c) It is all part of a vast collection he does not want to break up.
(d) He can not get enough money for his possessions.

5. Bayardo San Roman's family could be described as:
(a) Vain and unpredictable.
(b) Traditional and stoic.
(c) Greedy and scheming.
(d) Wealthy and ostentatious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Santiago Nasar's pure white linen suit suggests:

2. The narrator learns that the Vicario twins:

3. Another event that adds to the mystery of Bayardo San Roman is that:

4. Bayardo San Roman returns his bride to her parents because:

5. Pura Vicario believes her daughters will make excellent wives because:

(see the answer key)

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