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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which term best describes how Florentino lost his virginity?
(a) Consensual
(b) Unwilling but persuaded
(c) Rape
(d) Voluntary

2. Why does Florentino fear that death will end his plans to win Fermina's heart?
(a) Death always ruins the plans of love
(b) They are both aging
(c) He is very ill
(d) She is very ill

3. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?
(a) Artist
(b) Government official
(c) Photographer
(d) Doctor

4. Why did de Saint-Amour make this vow?
(a) To avoid suffering the ravages of old age
(b) To become a happier person
(c) To please his lover
(d) Because he was disabled

5. Which of the following is a synonym for rumination as it is used in chapter four?
(a) Reflection
(b) Love letters
(c) Mantra
(d) Letters

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the harbor town that is the setting for this novel?

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

3. Where do the rumors indicate that Fermina has fled when she leaves the city?

4. Which of the following provides the best synonym for haunting as it is used in this part of a sentence: "From Florentino's days of haunting the brothel"?

5. How does Florentino suffer physically after he is thrown out of Fermina's home?

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