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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did de Saint-Amour vow to do when he reached the age of sixty?
(a) Take a lover
(b) Marry a new woman
(c) Take his own life
(d) Divorce his wife

2. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?
(a) He is upset that he knew someone with a shady past
(b) He is upset that he killed himself
(c) He is offended by the secrets kept
(d) He is upset that he could not stop his death

3. Who else died in the same manner as de Saint-Amour?
(a) Mister Woodrow Wilson, his cat
(b) His lover and caretaker
(c) Dr. Juvenal Urbino
(d) Mister Woodrow Wilson, his dog

4. What did de Saint-Amour leave for Dr. Urbino?
(a) A letter
(b) A treasure
(c) A pet
(d) A chessboard

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the narrator?

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

3. How old is Florentino in chapter one of this novel?

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

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

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