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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Florentino in chapter one of this novel?
(a) 96
(b) 76
(c) 80
(d) 55

2. How do Florentino and Fermina correspond while she is on her trek?
(a) Telegraph
(b) Texting
(c) Telephone
(d) Letters

3. Which word best describes the recounting of the narrator in this novel?
(a) Biased
(b) Unfair
(c) Dispassionate
(d) Fiery

4. Why do Florentino's work and violin play suffer?
(a) Rejection
(b) Laziness
(c) Lovesickness
(d) Physical illness

5. How does Dr. Urbino feel when he awakes from his sleep?
(a) Upset that his parrot has not been found
(b) Convinced his days are at an end
(c) Angry at his former friend and chessmate
(d) Rejuvenated and happy

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of communication do Florentino and Fermina have at their first face to face meeting?

2. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?

3. How does Fermina treat Florentino when she comes face to face with him in the market place?

4. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?

5. Where does Florentino have a private room where he spends his time while waiting for Fermina to return?

(see the answer key)

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