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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Embarrassing
(b) Honorable
(c) Reprehensible
(d) Humilating

2. Who helps to aid the communication between Fermina and Florentino?
(a) Fermina's aunt
(b) Fermina's sister
(c) Florentino's mother
(d) Florentino's uncle

3. What is Fermina's reply when Florentino finally proposes marriage?
(a) Very well, I will marry you if you promise to be faithful
(b) Very well, I will marry you if you promise me everlasting love
(c) Very, well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggplant
(d) Very well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggs

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

5. What does Lorenzo hope will happen on the mule trek?
(a) She will become a woman
(b) She will support him
(c) She will forget about Florentino
(d) She will take over his business

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Florentino describe brief flings?

2. What does Fermina return to Florentino with the note saying she will not marry him?

3. Who assists Dr. Urbino in the courting process?

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

5. Which of the following two "crimes" did de Saint-Amour confess to in his final letter?

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