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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Jose Arcadio Buendia to stop believing in God?
(a) When Ursula has a nervous breakdown.
(b) When he tries unsuccesfully to take a picture of God.
(c) When they are asked to paint their house blue.
(d) When he prays for something and it doesn't happen.

2. What does Ursula use to cure Rebeca?
(a) Beets
(b) Rhubarb soaked in orange juice
(c) Poultices.
(d) Lemon tea

3. What does Jose Arcadio Buendia like to study?
(a) Literature
(b) Rocks
(c) Plants
(d) Alchemy

4. What does Ursula think about her husband's fascination with science?
(a) It's something that should be passed along to the children.
(b) It's never ending and productive.
(c) It's fascinating and rewarding.
(d) It's ridiculous and expensive.

5. What does Jose Arcadio Buendia invent to help with the plague?
(a) A tasty meal
(b) A pair of headphones to block out music
(c) A spinning dictionary
(d) A comfy chair

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally cures the plague?

2. Who is always engaged in productive work?

3. Who is Amaranta?

4. How many children do Jose Arcadio and Ursula have?

5. What occasionally visits the town?

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