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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what did Dr. Marco Aurelio Urbino die?
(a) Civil war
(b) Falling from a ladder
(c) Suicide
(d) Cholera

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

3. How many pages of love declarations has Florentino been writing to Fermina without her knowledge?
(a) 60
(b) 70
(c) 600
(d) 80

4. How many years earlier do the events in this chapter take place?
(a) 60 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 50 years
(d) 70 years

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Florentino stop living with his mother?

2. Where does Fermina Daza attend school?

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

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for cosmopolitan as it is used to describe Paris?

5. Under what circumstances does Dr. Urbino meet Fermina Daza?

(see the answer key)

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