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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could Dr. Urbino diagnose what killed the many corpses they see dotting the countryside from the air?
(a) He can see the bullets flying and hitting men
(b) He can see the signs of tuberculosis
(c) He can see a mortal wound in the back of each neck
(d) He can see the ravages of cholera

2. While in the marketplace, Fermina bargains over fabric for what?
(a) Wedding dress
(b) Pillows
(c) Marriage sheets
(d) Clothing

3. How long is the mule trek on which Fermina goes with her father?
(a) 18 Months
(b) 18 Years
(c) 18 Weeks
(d) 18 Days

4. Where does Florentino see Fermina after she has returned from living with her cousin for two years?
(a) Marketplace
(b) Outdoor theater
(c) Riverboat
(d) Her home

5. As they look down at the countryside, what do Dr. Urbino and Fermina see dotting the countryside?
(a) Civil war battles
(b) Many wild animals
(c) Trees
(d) Bodies

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Dr. Urbino study?

2. Which character has the more optimistic view of aging?

3. The balloon trip to San Juan de la Cienega was the country's first attempt at what?

4. Which of the following was Florentino's mother?

5. Which of the following means the same as mortal as it is used in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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