Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Chapter 2 Quiz

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How is Bayardo San Roman described?

30 years old; had the waist of a novice bullfighter, golden eyes, and skin slowly roasted by saltpeter

Why does Bayardo San Roman return his bride to her parents?

she wasn't a virgin

How does Bayardo San Roman's way of speaking serve him?

...served to conceal rather than to reveal

Why do people like Bayardo San Roman?

he's honest and has a good heart Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator describe San Roman's personality?

serious, yet very sad; attractive, but quite strange Signup and view all the answers

How might Angela's feelings towards Bayardo San Roman be described?

resentful and scornful Signup and view all the answers

What does Bayardo's gift of the music box symbolize?

irony Signup and view all the answers

What were the Vicario children raised to do?

The boys were raised to be men; the girls were raised to marry - they knew how to do screen embroidery, sew by machine, weave bone lace, wash and iron, make artificial flowers and fancy candy, and write engagement announcements Signup and view all the answers

Why does Pura Vicario believe her daughters will make excellent wives?

they were raised to suffer Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator believe Angela Vicario has always exhibited?

a weakness of spirit Signup and view all the answers

How can Bayardo San Roman's family be described?

higher in status Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't the twins try to convince Angela to marry Bayardo San Roman?

they thought it looked like women problems Signup and view all the answers

Why was the engagement of Angela Vicario and Bayardo San Roman shorter than the norm?

it was for convenience sake (Angela did not want to marry him but it was arranged to be done as quickly as possible) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the widower Xius resist selling his house?

the house reminded him of his wife and he felt as though it was a part of him Signup and view all the answers

What do the widower Xius' house and possessions symbolize?

values and memories (of his wife) Signup and view all the answers

What does the motif of blindness in the chapter suggest?

being unable to see the truth Signup and view all the answers

What are Poncio and Pedro Vicario's professions?

butchers Signup and view all the answers

What unusual event happens related to Bayardo San Roman during the wedding?

he showed up 2 hours late to the wedding Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator imply by describing Angela Vicario as 'the creature of [Bayardo's] torment'?

he secretly treats her wrongly and disrespectfully; the marriage makes her miserable Signup and view all the answers

Why does the narrator have a hard time believing Santiago was Angela's seducer?

he was friends with Santiago and knew everything about him Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator describe Angela's face during the wedding party?

"she now has the face of a married woman" Signup and view all the answers

What does Bayardo's talk about money at the wedding suggest about him?

money; his status in how much money he has and what lavish things he can buy because of it Signup and view all the answers

What events foreshadow an unusual evening for the wedding guests?

1.the narrator's father playing the violin 2.the nun sister dancing Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happens for the narrator at the wedding?

he remembers proposing to Mercedes Barcha as soon as she finished primary school Signup and view all the answers

What does Angela's father's position during the wedding suggest?

he is powerless and somewhat unprepared Signup and view all the answers

What was Santiago Nasar's main concern at the wedding?

how much the wedding cost Signup and view all the answers

How is Maria Alejandrina Cervantes' house depicted?

a brothel Signup and view all the answers

What does Angela's appearance suggest when she arrives home?

she had been beaten; she claims it was Santiago who had beaten her Signup and view all the answers

What does the Poncio twins lifting their sister suggest?

she is helpless and has no will of her own Signup and view all the answers

What do the excesses surrounding the wedding suggest about Bayardo?

Bayardo enjoys showing off what he can buy with his money Signup and view all the answers

What activity were the Vicario brothers engaged in when they received bad news?

they were at the brothel with Santiago Signup and view all the answers

What does Pura Vicario know is coming based on the knocks at the door?

there's 3 knocks at the door Signup and view all the answers

What does Pura Vicario's silent beating of her daughter suggest?

she has conflicting duties as disciplinarian and protector of the family Signup and view all the answers

What emotion does Angela Vicario express most clearly when all is revealed?

relieved Signup and view all the answers

What do Angela Vicario's brothers insist she do?

reveal the name of her lover Signup and view all the answers

To what is Santiago compared at the end of the chapter?

"a butterfly with no will whose sentence has always been written" Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bayardo San Roman

Described as 30 years old with physical attributes likened to a novice bullfighter; golden eyes and sun-kissed skin.
Returns Angela Vicario to her parents after discovering she is not a virgin.
Known for a way of speaking that conceals rather than reveals his intentions.
Generally liked for his honesty and kind nature.
Portrayed as serious and sad; simultaneously attractive and odd in demeanor.

Angela Vicario

Exhibits feelings of resentment and scorn towards Bayardo San Roman.
Represents a character with a perceived weakness of spirit throughout the narrative.
Presented as "the creature of [Bayardo's] torment," suggesting mistreatment and misery within her marriage.

Family Dynamics and Gender Roles

Vicario children raised with traditional gender roles; boys taught to be men, while girls trained for domestic roles and skills for marriage.
Pura Vicario, their mother, believes her daughters are destined to be excellent wives due to their upbringing emphasizing endurance and suffering.

Symbolism and Motifs

The widower Xius values his house and belongings as representations of his deceased wife, symbolizing cherished memories.
Recurring motif of blindness symbolizes the inability to recognize the underlying truths of relationships and circumstances.

Events and Irony

Bayardo's engagement to Angela was expedited for convenience, despite her reluctance.
The irony surfaces when Bayardo’s extravagant gesture of the music box raises alarm regarding the couple's relationship, indicating concern rather than joy.

Wedding Context

The wedding includes unusual events foreshadowing chaos; such as the narrator's father playing the violin and the nun's dancing.
Santiago Nasar's primary concern at the wedding is the financial aspect, rather than the celebration itself.
Bayardo's ostentatious display of wealth at the wedding reflects his preoccupation with status and material possessions.

Family and Conflict

Angela's father is depicted as helpless amidst the wedding confusion, reinforcing themes of powerlessness in familial duties.
The Poncio twins' aggressive behavior towards Angela suggests her lack of autonomy and helplessness within her family dynamics.

Climax and Revelation

At the chapter's end, Santiago Nasar is likened to "a butterfly with no will," emphasizing his predetermined fate.
Emotional relief from Angela Vicario is highlighted when truths are finally revealed, reflecting her complex emotional state.
Pura Vicario’s silent discipline of her daughter showcases her struggle between familial loyalty and the role of a disciplinarian.

Foreshadowing and Responsiveness

The Vicario twins’ actions at a brothel when called home underscore themes of ironic timing and fate.
Pura Vicario’s awareness of impending bad news is signaled by the ominous three knocks at the door.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 2 of 'Chronicle of a Death Foretold'. This quiz features key characters and important plot points, focusing on Bayardo San Roman and his actions. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the text.