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Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Gabriel García Márquez

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1 of 5
What accusation led to Santiago Nasar's murder?

Taking Angela Vicario's virginity
Murdering Bayardo San Roman
Unfaithfulness to Flora Miguel
Threatening the Vicario brothers

2 of 5
From whom did Santiago Nasar inherit his family's successful ranch operation?

His father, Ibrahim Nasar
His grandfather, Ibrahim Nasar
His mother, Victoria Guzman
His aunt and uncle

3 of 5
What event distracted the townspeople from warnings of Santiago's murder?

The Roman-Vicario wedding
The Bishop's arrival
Ibrahim Nasar's funeral
Maria Alejandrina Cervantes' party

4 of 5
After serving his three-year sentence in prison, what did Pablo Vicario do?

Rejoin the army
Claim Santiago's family ranch
Marry Prudencia Cotes
Seek Placida Linero's forgiveness

5 of 5
Where was Santiago stabbed?

Outside his front door
Outside the milk shop
Before the Bishop's boat
In his bed

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