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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What "punishment" was inflicted upon Dr. Urbino during the argument over the soap in the bathroom?
(a) Fermina left the house
(b) Had to move out of the bedroom
(c) Fermina moved out of the bedroom
(d) Had to move out of the house

2. How did de Saint-Amour kill himself?
(a) Gunshot
(b) Hanging
(c) Overdose of medication
(d) Gold cyanide

3. How does Dr. Urbino feel when he awakes from his sleep?
(a) Angry at his former friend and chessmate
(b) Rejuvenated and happy
(c) Upset that his parrot has not been found
(d) Convinced his days are at an end

4. Which of the following is a synonym for paramour?
(a) Wife
(b) Friend
(c) Husband
(d) Lover

5. What is the name of the narrator?
(a) The narrator is unnamed
(b) Florentino
(c) Fermina
(d) Dr. Urbino

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What event within the household prevents Dr. Urbino from getting his siesta?

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

5. Why was Dr. Urbino called to de Saint-Amour's home?

(see the answer key)

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