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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

2. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?
(a) He wants to give her one last adventure before she marries
(b) He does not approve of the marriage
(c) He wants to spend time with his daughter before she is married
(d) He wants to get to know Florentino

3. What "punishment" was inflicted upon Dr. Urbino during the argument over the soap in the bathroom?
(a) Had to move out of the house
(b) Fermina left the house
(c) Had to move out of the bedroom
(d) Fermina moved out of the bedroom

4. What did de Saint-Amour vow to do when he reached the age of sixty?
(a) Divorce his wife
(b) Take a lover
(c) Take his own life
(d) Marry a new woman

5. What event within the household prevents Dr. Urbino from getting his siesta?
(a) Argument with his wife
(b) Death of his friend
(c) Visit from his children
(d) Escaped family parrot

Short Answer Questions

1. Which description below best fits Lorenzo Daza as a business man?

2. Which word best describes the recounting of the narrator in this novel?

3. What does Fermina return to Florentino with the note saying she will not marry him?

4. How did de Saint-Amour kill himself?

5. Where does Fermina Daza attend school?

(see the answer key)

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