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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years pass between the rejection at the market place and Florentino's repeated vows upon the death of her husband?
(a) 51
(b) 50
(c) 55
(d) 49

2. Which of the following is NOT a plague that affected people in this time period in Columbia?
(a) Civil War
(b) AIDS
(c) Cholera
(d) Tuberculosis

3. Which of the following two "crimes" did de Saint-Amour confess to in his final letter?
(a) Cannibalism and fleeing a life sentence in prison
(b) Stealing and prostitution
(c) Cannibalism and stealing
(d) Stealing and fleeing a life sentence in prison

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

5. How many publishers expressed an interest in publishing Florentino's book, which he entitled A Lover's Companion?
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 0
(d) 3

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Florentino go to because Fermina always announces the winners?

2. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?

3. What is Florentino's first position at the riverboat company?

4. Why had Florentino maintained his virginity even through his days at the brothel?

5. Which of the following means the same as impertinence?

(see the answer key)

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