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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what is Florentino a patron?
(a) Brothels
(b) Riverboat company
(c) Cultural events
(d) Dr. Urbino

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

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

5. What is Fermina's reply when Florentino finally proposes marriage?
(a) Very well, I will marry you if you promise to be faithful
(b) Very well, I will marry you if you promise me everlasting love
(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

Short Answer Questions

1. Fermina's miserable feelings leads her to ask for what?

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

3. Why do Florentino's work and violin play suffer?

4. How long is the mule trek on which Fermina goes with her father?

5. Which of the following best describes how Fermina felt about married life and motherhood?

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