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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The balloon trip to San Juan de la Cienega was the country's first attempt at what?
(a) Blimp travel
(b) Hot air balloon travel
(c) Airmail delivery
(d) Flight

2. What can the aging bodies of Florentino and Fermina be seen as symbols of?
(a) A dying country
(b) Suicide
(c) Love aging
(d) Love divided

3. Which of the following is the best definition for clandestine as it is used in chapter four?
(a) Serreptitious
(b) Open
(c) Underground and unknown
(d) Needing to be concealed or secret

4. Which of the following descriptions best describes how Fermina's daughter feels about her relationship with Florentino?
(a) Inspiring
(b) Revolting
(c) Harmless
(d) Ridiculous

5. Which position was Florentino demoted to by his uncle?
(a) Riverboat captain
(b) Writing business letters for his uncle
(c) Mail clerk
(d) Trash collector

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Florentino go to because Fermina always announces the winners?

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

3. Who is Florentino's current mistress?

4. To what is Florentino a patron?

5. Where does Florentino see Fermina after she has returned from living with her cousin for two years?

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