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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the fete Dr. Urbino and Fermina attended devastated by?
(a) Drought
(b) Winds
(c) Torrential rain
(d) Hurricane

2. Which word best describes the recounting of the narrator in this novel?
(a) Dispassionate
(b) Fiery
(c) Unfair
(d) Biased

3. What did de Saint-Amour leave for Dr. Urbino?
(a) A pet
(b) A chessboard
(c) A treasure
(d) A letter

4. What is Fermina's reply when Florentino finally proposes marriage?
(a) Very well, I will marry you if you promise me everlasting love
(b) Very well, I will marry you if you promise to be faithful
(c) Very well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggs
(d) Very, well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggplant

5. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?
(a) He is offended by the secrets kept
(b) He is upset that he knew someone with a shady past
(c) He is upset that he could not stop his death
(d) He is upset that he killed himself

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?

2. What event within the household prevents Dr. Urbino from getting his siesta?

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

4. What does Lorenzo hope will happen on the mule trek?

5. Which fleet does Florentino hope to gather treasure and galleons from?

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