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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Dr. Urbino study?

3. How do you think Dr. Urbino felt about Paris?

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

5. What are Dr. Urbino's last words in reference to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is found in the letter that Florentino finds on his stoop?

2. What does Florentino pledge to Fermina?

3. What is the overriding theme of this novel?

4. Why did Dr. Urbino decide to marry Fermina?

5. Why does America Vicuna tell Florentino he won't marry?

6. What books does Florentino hope to have published?

7. How does Fermina Daza feel about Europe?

8. What does Florentino use as weapons in the battle to win over Fermina?

9. What does Florentino's uncle claim there must be in order for there to be love?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the women with whom Florentino had an affair were worse off after they had a liaison with him. Explain why the author chose to have the women experience events which were often worse after being with Florentino. Be sure to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author often uses a light tone when writing. However, the narrator is also often quite harsh when making comments on the characters. Describe why this difference might exist. Use details from the text to enhance your description.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the underlying use of rape throughout this novel. Use examples from the story to support an opinion of the point of using such a violent act throughout the novel.

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