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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?
(a) He is offended by the secrets kept
(b) He is upset that he knew someone with a shady past
(c) He is upset that he killed himself
(d) He is upset that he could not stop his death

2. How could Dr. Urbino diagnose what killed the many corpses they see dotting the countryside from the air?
(a) He can see a mortal wound in the back of each neck
(b) He can see the signs of tuberculosis
(c) He can see the ravages of cholera
(d) He can see the bullets flying and hitting men

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

4. What did de Saint-Amour vow to do when he reached the age of sixty?
(a) Take his own life
(b) Divorce his wife
(c) Take a lover
(d) Marry a new woman

5. Which of the following is not a type of communication Florentino and Fermina shared during their two year correspondence?
(a) Romantic
(b) Verbal
(c) Poetic
(d) Short and simple

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who besides telegraph operators helps Fermina communicate with Florentino?

4. Which of the following best describes how Fermina felt about married life and motherhood?

5. Which fleet does Florentino hope to gather treasure and galleons from?

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