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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Florentino maintained his virginity even through his days at the brothel?
(a) He was impotent
(b) He was saving himself for Fermina
(c) His illness prevented him from taking a mate
(d) He was afraid of women

2. How many years were Fermina and Dr. Urbino married when the soap in the bathroom incident occurred?
(a) 5
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) 30

3. What does Fermina return to Florentino with the note saying she will not marry him?
(a) Everything he had sent her
(b) All of his letters
(c) All of his gifts
(d) Dried flowers

4. How many publishers expressed an interest in publishing Florentino's book, which he entitled A Lover's Companion?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 0
(d) 1

5. Which of the following is an antonym for steadfast as it is used in chapter four?
(a) Unwavering
(b) Inconstant
(c) Firm
(d) Reliable

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a type of communication Florentino and Fermina shared during their two year correspondence?

2. Why did Dr. Urbino's death cause much grief and an official time of mourning?

3. Which of the following is the best definition for clandestine as it is used in chapter four?

4. Which of the following is true about Florentino?

5. Which word best describes the recounting of the narrator in this novel?

(see the answer key)

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