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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What business did Florentino's father help to found?
(a) River Company of the Caribbean
(b) River Company of Columbia
(c) Riverboat Incorporated
(d) Riverboat Company of Columbia

3. Who else died in the same manner as de Saint-Amour?
(a) Mister Woodrow Wilson, his cat
(b) Mister Woodrow Wilson, his dog
(c) Dr. Juvenal Urbino
(d) His lover and caretaker

4. What type of communication do Florentino and Fermina have at their first face to face meeting?
(a) Physical only
(b) None
(c) Verbal only
(d) Verbal and physical

5. What job does Florentino use to support himself when he first sees Fermina Daza?
(a) Post office delivery
(b) Riverboat driver
(c) Post office master general
(d) Riverboat trash collector

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps to aid the communication between Fermina and Florentino?

2. Which fleet does Florentino hope to gather treasure and galleons from?

3. What event will Dr. Urbino be attending which he would like to take a siesta before he must get ready for?

4. Which of the following words best describes how Fermina Daza acted during the funeral and wake for her husband?

5. What is the name of the narrator?

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