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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Florentino sees Fermina for the first time after her return, he is surprised to see that she is not ____________________.

2. Which of the following characters committed suicide?

3. What does Florentino tell his uncle is the only thing he cares about?

4. Whom does Fermina banish from her life?

5. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the type of material Fermina Daza includes in the three page letter she writes 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

Describe the relevance of the balloon ride across the country that Fermina and Dr. Urbina took.

Essay Topic 3

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

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