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Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Gabriel García Márquez

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- Honor
- Deceit
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Characters Quiz

Further Study Characters Quiz

1 of 5
Who promises to marry Pablo Vicario on the condition that he uphold his sister's honor by killing Santiago?

Clothilde Armenta
Flora Miguel
Mercedes Barcha
Prudencia Cotes

2 of 5
How does Maria Alejandrina Cervantes mourn Santiago's death?

Renouncing speech
Playing continuous music
Wearing only black
Eating excessively

3 of 5
What instrument does Luis Enrique play?

Guacharaca
Guitar
Accordion
Marimba

4 of 5
What does Santiago exchange with Yamil Shaium whenever they meet?

Family recipes
Wordplay in Arabic
Gossip from their towns
A secret handshake

5 of 5
Which of the following characters does not spread warnings of the Vicario brothers' threats?

Nahir Miguel
Cristo Bedoya
Father Amador
Clothilde Armeta

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