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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 Florentino in chapter one of this novel?
(a) 96
(b) 80
(c) 55
(d) 76

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

3. 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) Embarrassing
(b) Reprehensible
(c) Humilating
(d) Honorable

4. 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

5. What event will Dr. Urbino be attending which he would like to take a siesta before he must get ready for?
(a) Silver anniversary gala for a former student
(b) Gold Mass for a friend
(c) Silver Mass for a friend
(d) Gold anniversary gala for a former student

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?

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

(see the answer key)

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