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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Florentino's nickname for Fermina?
(a) Crowned Goddess
(b) Goddess
(c) Crowned Glory
(d) Beautiful Goddess

2. How old is Florentino in this chapter?
(a) 56
(b) 66
(c) 36
(d) 46

3. What did de Saint-Amour vow to do when he reached the age of sixty?
(a) Marry a new woman
(b) Divorce his wife
(c) Take a lover
(d) Take his own life

4. Which of the following two "crimes" did de Saint-Amour confess to in his final letter?
(a) Stealing and fleeing a life sentence in prison
(b) Cannibalism and fleeing a life sentence in prison
(c) Cannibalism and stealing
(d) Stealing and prostitution

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?

2. Which of the following is a synonym for rumination as it is used in chapter four?

3. Which of the following characters is a cousin to Fermina?

4. Which of the following terms does NOT describe the arrangement between Dr. Urbino and Fermina while she lived with her cousin?

5. How many publishers expressed an interest in publishing Florentino's book, which he entitled A Lover's Companion?

(see the answer key)

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