Part 1
Where did the narrator wake up at the beginning of the book?
In Maria Alejandrina Cervantes' (head prostitute) lap
What did Bayardo's eyes remind Placida of?
The devil
Who was in love with Maria Alejandrina Cervantes?
Santiago Nasar
Who performed Santiago's autopsy?
Father Carmen Amador
What was the condition of the investigating magistrate after Santiago's death?
It was flooded
What did Santiago dream about the morning before he was killed?
He was flying through the trees on a tin-foil airplane
What did Bayardo win at the raffle for Angela?
A mother-of-pearl music box
What did Prudencia Cotes think of her fiancé's actions?
She never would have married him if he hadn't done what a man should do
Why couldn't Maria Alejandrina Cervantes sleep with the narrator?
Because he smelled of Santiago
Why did Placida lock the door?
Who had a crush on Santiago Nasar?
The narrator's sister (Margot)
How did Poncio Vicario lose his sight?
From doing so much fine work in gold
Who threw away the Vicario brothers' knives?
Colonel Aponte
Why couldn't the Vicario brothers rest?
Who was the only person that made a real effort to help Santiago?
Cristo Bedoya
When would the front door of Santiago's house used?
On festive occasions
How was Angela Vicario born?
With the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck
Why did the Vicario brothers tell so many people they were going to kill Santiago?
They were hoping someone would stop them
For how long and how often did Angela send Bayardo letters?
Once a week for 17 years
What was wrong with the gun Cristo Bedoya was bringing to Santiago?
It was unloaded
Why did Luisa Santiaga go to warn Placida, even though she's a blood relative of the Vicarios?
Because you always have to side with the dead
How many children did Pura Vicario have?
Six
How did Clotilde Armenta describe the Vicarios? Why did that frighten her?
She said they looked like children; it frightened her because she felt that only children were capable of anything
What was strange about the letters Bayardo brought when he returned?
They were all unopened
What did Nahir Miguel advise Santiago to do?
Either stay and hide in his house or to take his rifle before leaving