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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ursula think about her husband's fascination with science?
(a) It's fascinating and rewarding.
(b) It's something that should be passed along to the children.
(c) It's never ending and productive.
(d) It's ridiculous and expensive.

2. What does Ursula use to cure Rebeca?
(a) Rhubarb soaked in orange juice
(b) Beets
(c) Poultices.
(d) Lemon tea

3. What does Jose Arcadio Buendia invent to help with the plague?
(a) A pair of headphones to block out music
(b) A tasty meal
(c) A comfy chair
(d) A spinning dictionary

4. Who is the head of the gypsies?
(a) Aureliano
(b) Melqunades
(c) Remedios
(d) Ursula

5. What do Ursula and Jose Arcadio believe will happen if they have children?
(a) They will not be able to leave the town.
(b) The child will grow a pig's tail or will be an iguana.
(c) The child will not be smart.
(d) They will not be able to feed them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macondo's growth NOT bring to the town?

2. What makes Jose Arcadio Buendia and Ursula not consummate their relationship?

3. Who is the first unofficial mayor of Macondo?

4. How many children do Jose Arcadio and Ursula have?

5. What was Jose Arcadio Buendia's previous occupation?

(see the answer key)

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