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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words best describes how Fermina Daza acted during the funeral and wake for her husband?
(a) Stoic
(b) Emotional
(c) Grief-stricken
(d) Jubilant

2. Which of the following is an antonym for the word ignominious as it is used to describe the manner of Dr. Urbino's death?
(a) Honorable
(b) Embarrassing
(c) Reprehensible
(d) Humilating

3. How did Juvenal Urbino know Jeremiah de Saint-Amour?
(a) He photographed him
(b) They played chess
(c) They were lovers
(d) He bought art from him

4. How old is Florentino in chapter one of this novel?
(a) 55
(b) 80
(c) 96
(d) 76

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Dr. Urbino's death cause much grief and an official time of mourning?

2. What event will Dr. Urbino be attending which he would like to take a siesta before he must get ready for?

3. How many years were Fermina and Dr. Urbino married when the soap in the bathroom incident occurred?

4. What did de Saint-Amour leave for Dr. Urbino?

5. Who else died in the same manner as de Saint-Amour?

(see the answer key)

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