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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Florentino have a private room where he spends his time while waiting for Fermina to return?
(a) His own home
(b) A brothel
(c) His uncle's business
(d) His mother's house

2. What does Florentino think has cleared his mind of Fermina Daza?
(a) Liaison with Widow Nazaret
(b) 622 liaisons
(c) Age and wisdom
(d) Lack of her being in the same city

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

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

5. What expansion has the fire department made as a direct result of his own civic contributions?
(a) New fire truck
(b) A willingness to do anything for him personally
(c) Rescues and emergency response
(d) New ladder which will reach the parrot

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the mule trek on which Fermina goes with her father?

2. How old is Fermina Daza when Florentino sees her for the first time?

3. What is the name of the harbor town that is the setting for this novel?

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

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for cosmopolitan as it is used to describe Paris?

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