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Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Gabriel García Márquez

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1 of 5
What mistake can Placida Linero never forgive herself for after her son's death?

Misinterpreting Santiago's dream
Overlooking the Vicario's note
Not heeding her premonition
Cursing Santiago in infancy

2 of 5
Where has the narrator retrieved the information he recounts to us?

Interviews with town residents
His own memory
The investigative magistrate's report
Newspaper clippings

3 of 5
Why does Colonel Lazaro Aponte believe the Vicarios will not follow through with their threats?

They are too intoxicated
He confiscated their knives
He saw them asleep
Answers A and C

4 of 5
What does the narrator believe was never conveyed to Santiago before his death?

The Vicario's threats
Flora Miguel's love
His rights
Angela's accusation

5 of 5
Where did Santiago finally die after walking a hundred yards with his stab wounds?

His kitchen
His bed
The Bishop's boat
Flora Miguel's doorway

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