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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who else died in the same manner as de Saint-Amour?
2. What job does Florentino use to support himself when he first sees Fermina Daza?
3. Which word best describes the narrator in this novel?
4. Who besides telegraph operators helps Fermina communicate with Florentino?
5. How old is Fermina Daza when Dr. Urbino meets her?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Florentino do when he enters the poetry contests?
2. What does Fermina begin to wonder when she sees Florentino sitting on the bench where he had once courted her?
3. What kinds of things does the author use to describe the depressing decline of the city where Dr. Urbino returns to after leaving Paris?
4. What does Florentino fear will put an end to his plans to win over Fermina?
5. Why did Dr. Urbino decide to marry Fermina?
6. Who has been in love with Fermina for more than half of a century?
7. What books does Florentino hope to have published?
8. Who takes advantage of Florentino as they are looking for the treasure?
9. Why does Fermina want to go on a second honeymoon?
10. What provides Florentino with a little hope before he resigns himself to failing at making Fermina his own?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In this novel, characters commit suicide or think about committing suicide. Describe events and ideas that occur throughout the novel which may have led these characters to commit suicide. Be specific and detailed in your writing.
Essay Topic 2
Often in this novel, Florentino pledged his eternal fidelity and everlasting love, yet he had endless sexual adventures. Explain how the two can co-exist. Use examples from the text to support your statements.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the relevance of the balloon ride across the country that Fermina and Dr. Urbina took.
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