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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

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

4. What was Jeremiah de Saint-Amour's profession?
(a) Artist
(b) Doctor
(c) Government official
(d) Photographer

5. What are Dr. Urbino's last words in reference to?
(a) Anger at his foolishness
(b) Cursing the parrot
(c) Seeing his dreams had come true
(d) His love for his wife

Short Answer Questions

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

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. Which of the following words best describes how Fermina Daza acted during the funeral and wake for her husband?

4. What expansion has the fire department made as a direct result of his own civic contributions?

5. How does Dr. Urbino feel when he awakes from his sleep?

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