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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Florentino been in love with Fermina by the end of chapter five?
(a) 70 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 50 years
(d) 20 years

2. How many years pass between the rejection at the market place and Florentino's repeated vows upon the death of her husband?
(a) 55
(b) 50
(c) 51
(d) 49

3. Which of the following is not a type of communication Florentino and Fermina shared during their two year correspondence?
(a) Romantic
(b) Poetic
(c) Short and simple
(d) Verbal

4. Who is Hildebranda Sanchez?
(a) Florentino's cousin
(b) Fermina's cousin
(c) Fermina's friend
(d) Florentino's lover

5. How many years earlier do the events in this chapter take place?
(a) 60 years
(b) 70 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 50 years

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms does NOT describe the arrangement between Dr. Urbino and Fermina while she lived with her cousin?

2. What is Fermina's reply when Florentino finally proposes marriage?

3. Which character has the more optimistic view of aging?

4. Where is the first place that Fermina Daza and Florentino come face to face?

5. Why do Florentino's work and violin play suffer?

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