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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Florentino in chapter one of this novel?
(a) 96
(b) 80
(c) 76
(d) 55

2. Which of the following two "crimes" did de Saint-Amour confess to in his final letter?
(a) Cannibalism and fleeing a life sentence in prison
(b) Stealing and fleeing a life sentence in prison
(c) Stealing and prostitution
(d) Cannibalism and stealing

3. What was the fete Dr. Urbino and Fermina attended devastated by?
(a) Torrential rain
(b) Winds
(c) Drought
(d) Hurricane

4. What event will Dr. Urbino be attending which he would like to take a siesta before he must get ready for?
(a) Gold anniversary gala for a former student
(b) Gold Mass for a friend
(c) Silver Mass for a friend
(d) Silver anniversary gala for a former student

5. 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 events of his life
(c) Because of the way he died
(d) Because of who his wife was

Short Answer Questions

1. What did de Saint-Amour vow to do when he reached the age of sixty?

2. What event within the household prevents Dr. Urbino from getting his siesta?

3. Why did his lover help him?

4. Which of the following is an antonym for the word ignominious as it is used to describe the manner of Dr. Urbino's death?

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

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