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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?
(a) He does not approve of the marriage
(b) He wants to get to know Florentino
(c) He wants to spend time with his daughter before she is married
(d) He wants to give her one last adventure before she marries

2. Where does Fermina Daza attend school?
(a) All girls school
(b) Private school
(c) Public school
(d) No school

3. What did de Saint-Amour leave for Dr. Urbino?
(a) A chessboard
(b) A letter
(c) A treasure
(d) A pet

4. Which fleet does Florentino hope to gather treasure and galleons from?
(a) Terra Cotta
(b) Firma Terra
(c) Firma Cotta
(d) Terra Firma

5. Who helps to aid the communication between Fermina and Florentino?
(a) Fermina's sister
(b) Florentino's uncle
(c) Florentino's mother
(d) Fermina's aunt

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did his lover help him?

2. Which of the following is the best definition for the term paradoxically as used to describe the narrator's telling of the trivial matters of domestic life that nearly caused the strong bond between husband and wife to disintegrate?

3. What was Jeremiah de Saint-Amour's profession?

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

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

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