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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what circumstances does Dr. Urbino meet Fermina Daza?
(a) He is called as she shows signs of cholera
(b) He treats her for a broken ankle
(c) She calls him to treat her sick father
(d) Her father introduces them hoping they will marry

2. How does Florentino describe brief flings?
(a) Outstanding
(b) Exciting
(c) Not worthy of describing
(d) Memorable

3. Who assists Dr. Urbino in the courting process?
(a) Marco Aurelio Urbino
(b) Lorenzo Daza
(c) Widow Nazaret
(d) Florentino

4. How many pages of love declarations has Florentino been writing to Fermina without her knowledge?
(a) 60
(b) 80
(c) 70
(d) 600

5. What other event earlier in the novel lead to a disagreement with Fermina and Dr. Urbino?
(a) Fight over where to live
(b) Fight over soap
(c) Fight over shampoo
(d) Fight over children

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was Florentino's mother?

2. Which of the following is not a type of communication Florentino and Fermina shared during their two year correspondence?

3. Which of the following means the same as mortal as it is used in this chapter?

4. What is the name of the harbor town that is the setting for this novel?

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

(see the answer key)

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