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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Florentino tell his mistress he is going to do?
(a) Choose a new mistress
(b) Die from cholera
(c) Marry
(d) Leave her

2. Which of the following is a synonym for paramour?
(a) Lover
(b) Husband
(c) Wife
(d) Friend

3. What does the incessant ringing of the church bells indicate?
(a) Someone important has died
(b) Anyone has died
(c) Return to homes, there is danger
(d) It is time for Mass

4. When does Fermina say was the best time of her marriage to Dr. Urbino?
(a) The first 10 years
(b) The 30 years after the second honeymoon
(c) The first honeymoon
(d) The last 5 years

5. How old is Fermina Daza when Florentino sees her for the first time?
(a) 14
(b) 13
(c) 15
(d) 12

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Florentino see Fermina after she has returned from living with her cousin for two years?

2. How old is Dr. Urbino in chapter one of this novel?

3. What does Florentino pledge to Fermina?

4. How does Fermina feel as she thinks about Florentino's announcement at the vigil for Dr. Urbino?

5. How long has Florentino been in love with Fermina by the end of chapter five?

(see the answer key)

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