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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?
(a) Government official
(b) Artist
(c) Doctor
(d) Photographer

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

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

4. Which of the following best describes how Fermina felt about married life and motherhood?
(a) Extreme satisfaction
(b) No depth of satisfaction
(c) Excitement
(d) Anger

5. How does Florentino describe brief flings?
(a) Outstanding
(b) Memorable
(c) Not worthy of describing
(d) Exciting

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is the best definition of a refuge as it is used to describe Widow Nazaret coming to live with Florentino and his mother?

3. When does Fermina say was the best time of her marriage to Dr. Urbino?

4. Which of the following characters was obsessed with cholera?

5. How many long term liaisons does Florentino describe having?

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