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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. Which of the following is the best definition of a refuge as it is used to describe Widow Nazaret coming to live with Florentino and his mother?
(a) Protection
(b) Retreat
(c) Asylum
(d) Harbor

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

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

4. Who helps to aid the communication between Fermina and Florentino?
(a) Fermina's aunt
(b) Fermina's sister
(c) Florentino's uncle
(d) Florentino's mother

5. Which of the following provides the best synonym for haunting as it is used in this part of a sentence: "From Florentino's days of haunting the brothel"?
(a) Recurring
(b) Lingering
(c) Poignant
(d) Evocative

Short Answer Questions

1. How did de Saint-Amour kill himself?

2. What event will Dr. Urbino be attending which he would like to take a siesta before he must get ready for?

3. How old is Fermina Daza when Dr. Urbino meets her?

4. How does Fermina treat Florentino when she comes face to face with him in the market place?

5. Who assists Dr. Urbino in the courting process?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a siesta?

2. What is one reason that Florentino considers himself old?

3. How long is forever in Florentino's world?

4. What was the argument that caused Dr. Urbino and his wife to almost end their marriage after thirty years?

5. When is the next time that Florentino and Fermina meet face to face?

6. What is the overriding theme of this novel?

7. What happens to Florentino after he announces his continued vow of eternal fidelity and everlasting love for the second time to Fermina?

8. When they return from the second honeymoon what is different for Fermina?

9. How does the author describe the feelings of Dr. Urbino's presence that Fermina has?

10. What event causes Fermina to decide finally to marry Dr. Juvenal Urbino?

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