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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children did Florentino have?
(a) 0
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 1

2. What is Fermina's reply when Florentino finally proposes marriage?
(a) Very well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggs
(b) Very well, I will marry you if you promise to be faithful
(c) Very, well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggplant
(d) Very well, I will marry you if you promise me everlasting love

3. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?
(a) He is upset that he killed himself
(b) He is upset that he could not stop his death
(c) He is offended by the secrets kept
(d) He is upset that he knew someone with a shady past

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

5. What does Florentino call his clandestine liaisons with many different women?
(a) Companion loving
(b) Solitary hunting
(c) Solitary loving
(d) Companion hunting

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps to aid the communication between Fermina and Florentino?

2. Who assists Dr. Urbino in the courting process?

3. Which position was Florentino demoted to by his uncle?

4. Which of the following is the best definition for clandestine as it is used in chapter four?

5. How old is Dr. Urbino in chapter one of this novel?

(see the answer key)

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