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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. People like San Roman because:

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

3. Santiago is joined at the pier by the narrator and which two others?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrator describe his mother?

2. Aside from the code of honor exhibited by the Vicario twins, what other family values are exhibited in the book?

3. The narrator's brother seems to foretell Santiago's death as well. Why is this significant?

4. What evidence of class distinction is symbolized in the chapter?

5. Describe the Arab community's reaction to Santiago's death.

6. Describe the difference between the opinions of Santiago Nasar's equals and those of the class below him.

7. What is suggested by the recurring crowing of roosters, and the bishop's love of cocks' comb soup?

8. What purpose do the dreams in the chapter serve?

9. Explain the reason for the murder plot.

10. After the murder, how do people feel about the twins' actions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The narrator states that literature is not allowed the convenient, sometimes unbelievable coincidences of life. In an essay, defend, refute, or qualify this idea.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the contrasting ideas of religion and superstition in the novel. What themes are suggested by these two contrasting ideas? How do both ideas contribute to a larger message?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the title of the novel. What is important about the foretelling of Santiago Nasar's death? What is the theme of Garcia Marquez' novel, and how do the many acts of foretelling contribute to this theme?

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