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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was Florentino's mother?
(a) Transito
(b) Fermina
(c) Lorenzo
(d) Don Pius

2. Which of the following words best describes how Fermina Daza acted during the funeral and wake for her husband?
(a) Stoic
(b) Emotional
(c) Jubilant
(d) Grief-stricken

3. What are Dr. Urbino's last words in reference to?
(a) Seeing his dreams had come true
(b) Anger at his foolishness
(c) Cursing the parrot
(d) His love for his wife

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

5. Which of the following is an antonym for the word ignominious as it is used to describe the manner of Dr. Urbino's death?
(a) Reprehensible
(b) Honorable
(c) Humilating
(d) Embarrassing

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?

2. What "punishment" was inflicted upon Dr. Urbino during the argument over the soap in the bathroom?

3. Why did de Saint-Amour make this vow?

4. Where does Fermina Daza attend school?

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

(see the answer key)

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