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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could Dr. Urbino diagnose what killed the many corpses they see dotting the countryside from the air?
(a) He can see a mortal wound in the back of each neck
(b) He can see the ravages of cholera
(c) He can see the signs of tuberculosis
(d) He can see the bullets flying and hitting men

2. What vision did Florentino give up in regard to Fermina?
(a) Marrying her
(b) Writing to her
(c) Making her pregnant
(d) Showering her with gold and treasure

3. 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?
(a) Asylum
(b) Harbor
(c) Protection
(d) Retreat

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

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?
(a) Reprehensible
(b) Honorable
(c) Humilating
(d) Embarrassing

Short Answer Questions

1. When it is thought that Fermina has cholera, what does she indeed have?

2. What were Dr. Urbino and Fermina celebrating at the beginning of chapter five?

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

4. What does Fermina return to Florentino with the note saying she will not marry him?

5. Where did Florentino vow he will always live?

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