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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Florentino fear that death will end his plans to win Fermina's heart?
(a) Death always ruins the plans of love
(b) She is very ill
(c) They are both aging
(d) He is very ill

2. Where do the rumors indicate that Fermina has fled when she leaves the city?
(a) A hospital for the rich
(b) Her cousin's house
(c) To another country
(d) To the countryside

3. What is meant by the term cultivates as used in chapter five?
(a) To develop acquaintance with somebody
(b) To improve or develop something
(c) To work land or prepare soil for growing crops
(d) To break up soil with a toll or machine

4. How many long term liaisons does Florentino describe having?
(a) 52
(b) 2
(c) 622
(d) 222

5. How do Florentino and Fermina correspond while she is on her trek?
(a) Telegraph
(b) Letters
(c) Telephone
(d) Texting

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pages of love declarations has Florentino been writing to Fermina without her knowledge?

2. Which term best describes how Florentino lost his virginity?

3. How many years pass between the rejection at the market place and Florentino's repeated vows upon the death of her husband?

4. What does the term aplomb mean?

5. What happens to Florentino as he waits for a response to his letter from Fermina?

(see the answer key)

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