Chronicle of a Death Foretold Study Guide

1. What time did Santiago get up to see the bishop?

• 5:00 am
• 6:00 am
• 5:30 am
• 5:45 am

2. What day was Santiago Nasar murdered?

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Tuesday
• Thursday

3. When was Placida Linero a good interpreter of dreams?

• before eating
• before noon
• before brushing her teeth
• before drinking

4. What bad omen was in Santiago Nasar's dreams in the days before his murder?

• Fireflies
• Dogs
• Birds
• Trees

5. Who was the narrator with at the time of the murder?

• Margot
• Cristo Bedoya
• Maria Alejandrina Cervantes
• Luis Enrique

6. What color was Santiago's outfit when he was killed?

• Blue
• White
• Brown
• Tan

7. Where did Santiago keep his gun while he was sleeping?

• In his pillowcase
• In the dresser drawer
• What gun?
• On his bed table

8. Did Santiago keep his guns loaded?

• Yes
• No
• n/a
• n/a

9. How old was Santiago Nasar?

• 20
• 21
• 22
• 23

10. Who was Santiago's fiancee?

• Margot
• Purisma del Carmen
• Flora Miguel
• Prudencia Cotes