Chronicle of a Death Foretold CH 1

Who is the narrator?

• Santiago Nasar

• Victoria Guzman

• Unnamed Person

• Divina Flor

Who is "an accurate interpreter of other people's dreams" but ironically doesn't predict anything about her son's death?

• Victoria Guzman

• Divina Flor

• Placida Linero

• Victoria's mother

1. The narrator describes the bishop's arrival in the town with the word "apostolic." What does that mean?

• jesus-like or religious

• sad and upsetting

• unexpected

• like a king

What word do they use to describe the church?

• augury

• baptistry

• underground

• pontifical

The word "pontifical," suggests a connection to the authority and ceremonial grandeur of the church. What is described with this word?

• Bishop's boat

• Santiago Nasar himself

• The church

• The town

What are direct themes of the community and culture?

• Water, sea

• Fun, freedom

• Food, drink

• Religion, symbols

What chicken parts aren't used in cockscomb soup?

• Wings

• Head and neck

• Eyes and beak

• Feet

What details of the death day do various people disagree about? What does this imply?

• The time of Santiago's death; it indicates confusion and uncertainty.

• The identity of Santiago's killers; it indicates fear and mistrust.

• The motive for Santiago's murder; it indicates conflicting perceptions of honor and morality.

• 7. The involvement of the police; it indicates a lack of trust in authority figures.

How does Santiago take care of his guns? Why do you think that the author goes into detail about this?

• He keeps his guns loaded and easily accessible; the author emphasizes his recklessness.

• He cleans and maintains his guns meticulously; the author highlights his attention to detail and responsibility.

• He hides his guns to prevent accidents; the author shows his cautious nature.

• He never touches firearms; the author portrays his aversion to violence.

How does Santiago and his mother Placida Linero view the visit of the bishop differently?

• Santiago is excited, while Placida Linero is indifferent.

• Santiago is indifferent, while Placida Linero is excited.

• Both are excited.

• Both are indifferent.