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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following means the same as impertinence?
(a) Deference
(b) Insolence
(c) Reverence
(d) Respect

2. How did Dr. Urbino and Fermina travel to deliver the letter from the Governor?
(a) Hot air balloon
(b) Mule
(c) Wagon
(d) Car

3. Which of the following is NOT a plague that affected people in this time period in Columbia?
(a) AIDS
(b) Tuberculosis
(c) Cholera
(d) Civil War

4. Where is Florentino when the church bells toll indicating Dr. Urbino is dead?
(a) At home in bed with America
(b) Driving the riverboat
(c) At Fermina's home
(d) In a private cabin behind the riverboat company

5. How many lovers is Florentino left with at the time Dr. Urbino dies?
(a) 2
(b) 600
(c) 5
(d) 1

Short Answer Questions

1. What other event earlier in the novel lead to a disagreement with Fermina and Dr. Urbino?

2. What does the incessant ringing of the church bells indicate?

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

4. The balloon trip to San Juan de la Cienega was the country's first attempt at what?

5. Who is Hildebranda Sanchez?

(see the answer key)

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