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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Santiago's reaction to the news that the twins wanted to murder him implies
(a) He had no idea what was going on, and was therefore innocent.
(b) He was overly proud and arrogant.
(c) He relished the idea of a fight.
(d) He was terrified that his secret had been revealed.

2. Many people testified before the magistrate without being asked, which suggests:
(a) They felt guilty or responsible for their part in the crime.
(b) They wanted to be sure the magistrate knew the names of the murderers.
(c) They felt the magistrate would misunderstand the crime, being an out-of-towner.
(d) They felt they had to tell their side of the story before being arrested.

3. Divina Flor believes:
(a) Victoria Guzman had scared Santiago away.
(b) She saw Santiago go up the stairs carrying a bouquet of roses.
(c) She saw Santiago's ghost in the kitchen.
(d) Santiago would not come home because he was ashamed of his actions.

4. Angela's appearance when she arrives at home suggests:
(a) She physically fought with Bayardo San Roman, or he beat her.
(b) She behaved badly and was punished.
(c) She refused to leave the wedding party.
(d) She tried to escape him and he caught her.

5. The weather on the day of Santiago's death is described by the townspeople as:
(a) Holy.
(b) Supernatural.
(c) Mournful.
(d) Funereal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maria Alejandrina Cervantes handles her grief by:

2. Officer Leandro Pornoy, who visited with the twins at Clothilde Armenta's:

3. The Poncio twins lifting their sister by the waist and demanding an answer from her suggests what about her character?

4. Pedro Vicario's guilt manifests itself in what way?

5. Luisa Santiaga assumes that the noise in the streets is caused by:

(see the answer key)

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