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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How did Juvenal Urbino know Jeremiah de Saint-Amour?
(a) He bought art from him
(b) They were lovers
(c) He photographed him
(d) They played chess
2. What is Fermina's reply when Florentino finally proposes marriage?
(a) Very, well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggplant
(b) Very well, I will marry you if you promise me everlasting love
(c) Very well, I will marry you if you promise to be faithful
(d) Very well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggs
3. Which fleet does Florentino hope to gather treasure and galleons from?
(a) Terra Firma
(b) Firma Terra
(c) Firma Cotta
(d) Terra Cotta
4. 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) Honorable
(b) Humilating
(c) Reprehensible
(d) Embarrassing
5. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?
(a) He wants to get to know Florentino
(b) He wants to give her one last adventure before she marries
(c) He does not approve of the marriage
(d) He wants to spend time with his daughter before she is married
Short Answer Questions
1. How did de Saint-Amour kill himself?
2. What did de Saint-Amour vow to do when he reached the age of sixty?
3. Where does Florentino have a private room where he spends his time while waiting for Fermina to return?
4. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?
5. What event within the household prevents Dr. Urbino from getting his siesta?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who takes advantage of Florentino as they are looking for the treasure?
2. For what were all of Florentino's brothers named?
3. Describe Florentino's only lover at the time of Dr. Urbino's death.
4. Who has been in love with Fermina for more than half of a century?
5. What promise does Fermina insist be part of the bargain as she agrees to marry Florentino?
6. How does Florentino do when he enters the poetry contests?
7. What provides Florentino with a little hope before he resigns himself to failing at making Fermina his own?
8. Why was Dr. Urbino de Calle called to the home of his former chess partner?
9. What is Leona Cassiani to Florentino?
10. What does the author mean with the phrase "abyss of disenchantment"?
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