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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 was Florentino's mother?
(a) Fermina
(b) Don Pius
(c) Lorenzo
(d) Transito

2. Under what circumstances does Dr. Urbino meet Fermina Daza?
(a) Her father introduces them hoping they will marry
(b) He is called as she shows signs of cholera
(c) He treats her for a broken ankle
(d) She calls him to treat her sick father

3. Which of the following is a definition for inamorata?
(a) Woman who loves a man
(b) Woman whom somebody loves
(c) Man whom somebody loves
(d) Man who loves a woman

4. Which term best describes how Florentino lost his virginity?
(a) Unwilling but persuaded
(b) Consensual
(c) Rape
(d) Voluntary

5. While in the marketplace, Fermina bargains over fabric for what?
(a) Marriage sheets
(b) Clothing
(c) Wedding dress
(d) Pillows

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why had Florentino maintained his virginity even through his days at the brothel?

4. What happens to Florentino as he waits for a response to his letter from Fermina?

5. How many long term liaisons does Florentino describe having?

(see the answer key)

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