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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finally gives in and ends the estrangement of Fermina living with her cousin?
(a) Fermina
(b) Florentino
(c) Dr. Urbino
(d) Hildebranda Sanchez

2. What does Florentino tell his uncle is the only thing he cares about?
(a) Fermina
(b) Work
(c) Writing
(d) Love

3. What was Jeremiah de Saint-Amour's profession?
(a) Artist
(b) Photographer
(c) Doctor
(d) Government official

4. What does Florentino resolve to become in order to win Fermina?
(a) A successful writer/poet
(b) A personal success
(c) Rich and wealthy
(d) A fabulous lover

5. How many publishers expressed an interest in publishing Florentino's book, which he entitled A Lover's Companion?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 0
(d) 3

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Florentino suffer before he finds a letter from Fermina on his stoop?

2. When it is thought that Fermina has cholera, what does she indeed have?

3. Where does Florentino have a private room where he spends his time while waiting for Fermina to return?

4. Where is the first place that Fermina Daza and Florentino come face to face?

5. How do Florentino and Fermina correspond while she is on her trek?

(see the answer key)

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