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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The brothers' plan to murder Santiago is strangely contradicted at Clothilde Armenta's house by:
(a) Their disbelief in their sister's guilt.
(b) Their proclamations that they don't want to kill Santiago.
(c) Their desire to shave and clean up.
(d) Their inability to eat or drink anything.

2. The priest describes the autopsy as:
(a) Being the work of savage dogs.
(b) Having scarred him for life.
(c) Being the work of that barbarian the mayor.
(d) Having killed Santiago all over again.

3. Maria Alejandrina Cervantes' house appears to be:
(a) A boarding house.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A sweatshop.

4. Santiago's two shouts during the attack concerned:
(a) The degree of his pain.
(b) The revenge he would have on the twins.
(c) The twins' mother and his own.
(d) His regret over the seduction of Angela.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite her fear of Santiago, what does Divina Flor do that might help him the morning of his death?

2. Bayardo's statement, "Well, here I am," suggests:

3. The Vicario twins' behavior suggests:

4. After Santiago's death, Placida Linero consoles herself by looking over the balcony at what?

5. The motif of blindness in the chapter suggests:

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