View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long is the mule trek on which Fermina goes with her father?

3. Who is Hildebranda Sanchez?

4. How many pages of love declarations has Florentino been writing to Fermina without her knowledge?

5. Why was Dr. Urbino called to de Saint-Amour's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Dr. Urbino decide to marry Fermina?

2. What is one reason that Florentino considers himself old?

3. What was the cause of death for the many bodies Dr. Urbino and Fermina saw on their hot air balloon trip?

4. What is a siesta?

5. Who takes advantage of Florentino as they are looking for the treasure?

6. Who does Florentino like to imagine has stolen his virginity?

7. How do many of the women end up after they have had an affair with Florentino?

8. Why did Fermina decide to go and live with her cousin?

9. When is the next time that Florentino and Fermina meet face to face?

10. What is Leona Cassiani to Florentino?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character do you believe grew the most throughout this novel? Write an essay describing the path that the character followed, demonstrating how that character has grown. Be sure to include very specific examples from the novel to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the purpose of the parrot in this story.

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Urbino and Fermina did not marry for love. Do you believe a meaningful marriage can be had when love is not involved? Support your opinion with real-life examples and information from the text.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 495 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample