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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

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

3. Which word best describes the recounting of the narrator in this novel?
(a) Fiery
(b) Biased
(c) Dispassionate
(d) Unfair

4. How old is Dr. Urbino in chapter one of this novel?
(a) 80
(b) 60
(c) 70
(d) 90

5. What expansion has the fire department made as a direct result of his own civic contributions?
(a) New fire truck
(b) A willingness to do anything for him personally
(c) New ladder which will reach the parrot
(d) Rescues and emergency response

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a synonym for paramour?

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

3. Which of the following is the best definition for the term paradoxically as used to describe the narrator's telling of the trivial matters of domestic life that nearly caused the strong bond between husband and wife to disintegrate?

4. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?

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

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