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

Short Answer Questions

1. What other event earlier in the novel lead to a disagreement with Fermina and Dr. Urbino?

2. Which character said the following "Love is ridiculous at our age, but at theirs it is revolting"?

3. What makes Florentino have to request a different day to meet Fermina?

4. Which of the following means the same as impertinence?

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

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

The author often uses a light tone when writing. However, the narrator is also often quite harsh when making comments on the characters. Describe why this difference might exist. Use details from the text to enhance your description.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the purpose of the parrot in this story.

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