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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Florentino when the church bells toll indicating Dr. Urbino is dead?

2. What does Florentino resolve to become in order to win Fermina?

3. Which of the following best describes how Fermina felt about married life and motherhood?

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

5. Which of the following does Florentino tell her to think of love as?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout this novel, both a civil war and medical epidemic are occurring. Describe how the lines between the two were blurred for the characters in this novel. Be sure to use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the difference between love and obsession. Use examples from the story to provide details as to what constitutes obsession and what constitutes love.

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe this story had a happy ending? Why or why not? Use specific details from the book to support your answer.

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