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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. How do Florentino and Fermina correspond while she is on her trek?

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

3. What was Jeremiah de Saint-Amour's profession?

4. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?

5. How does Dr. Urbino feel when he awakes from his sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean when it is said that the man had questionable business dealings?

2. What does Florentino pledge to Fermina?

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

4. For what were all of Florentino's brothers named?

5. What is a siesta?

6. Describe Florentino's only lover at the time of Dr. Urbino's death.

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

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

9. How does Dr. Urbino die?

10. What had the woman who Florentino met on the trolley done not long before he met her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often in this novel, Florentino pledged his eternal fidelity and everlasting love, yet he had endless sexual adventures. Explain how the two can co-exist. Use examples from the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the purpose of the parrot in this story.

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe this story had a happy ending? Why or why not? Use specific details from the book to support your answer.

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