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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did de Saint-Amour vow to do when he reached the age of sixty?
(a) Take a lover
(b) Take his own life
(c) Marry a new woman
(d) Divorce his wife

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

3. What are Dr. Urbino's last words in reference to?
(a) Anger at his foolishness
(b) Cursing the parrot
(c) Seeing his dreams had come true
(d) His love for his wife

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

5. How did de Saint-Amour kill himself?
(a) Gold cyanide
(b) Gunshot
(c) Overdose of medication
(d) Hanging

Short Answer Questions

1. What event within the household prevents Dr. Urbino from getting his siesta?

2. What "punishment" was inflicted upon Dr. Urbino during the argument over the soap in the bathroom?

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

4. What was the fete Dr. Urbino and Fermina attended devastated by?

5. Which of the following is an antonym for the word ignominious as it is used to describe the manner of Dr. Urbino's death?

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