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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?
(a) Government official
(b) Doctor
(c) Photographer
(d) Artist

2. What did de Saint-Amour leave for Dr. Urbino?
(a) A letter
(b) A chessboard
(c) A treasure
(d) A pet

3. Why did Dr. Urbino's death cause much grief and an official time of mourning?
(a) Because of his standing in the community
(b) Because of the way he died
(c) Because of who his wife was
(d) Because of the events of his life

4. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?
(a) He wants to spend time with his daughter before she is married
(b) He wants to get to know Florentino
(c) He wants to give her one last adventure before she marries
(d) He does not approve of the marriage

5. Which of the following is a synonym for paramour?
(a) Wife
(b) Friend
(c) Lover
(d) Husband

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did his lover help him?

2. Which of the following words best describes how Fermina Daza acted during the funeral and wake for her husband?

3. What type of communication do Florentino and Fermina have at their first face to face meeting?

4. How old is Dr. Urbino in chapter one of this novel?

5. Who else died in the same manner as de Saint-Amour?

(see the answer key)

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