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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Dr. Urbino called to de Saint-Amour's home?
(a) To play chess
(b) To treat his wife
(c) To treat him for an illness
(d) To certify his death

2. How does Fermina treat Florentino when she comes face to face with him in the market place?
(a) Cold language
(b) Cold dismissal
(c) Hugs and relief
(d) Warm thoughts

3. What does Fermina return to Florentino with the note saying she will not marry him?
(a) Dried flowers
(b) Everything he had sent her
(c) All of his letters
(d) All of his gifts

4. In what way do the hymns which Florentino is playing during Mass change during his period of illness?
(a) They begin to include many errors
(b) He plays them at a much more rapid pace
(c) They begin to sound more like love waltzes
(d) He plays them out of tune

5. While in the marketplace, Fermina bargains over fabric for what?
(a) Marriage sheets
(b) Pillows
(c) Wedding dress
(d) Clothing

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Dr. Urbino's last words in reference to?

2. What does Lorenzo hope will happen on the mule trek?

3. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?

4. Which word best describes the narrator in this novel?

5. What business did Florentino's father help to found?

(see the answer key)

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