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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a type of communication Florentino and Fermina shared during their two year correspondence?
(a) Verbal
(b) Poetic
(c) Short and simple
(d) Romantic

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

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

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

5. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?
(a) He wants to give her one last adventure before she marries
(b) He wants to get to know Florentino
(c) He wants to spend time with his daughter before she is married
(d) He does not approve of the marriage

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Florentino and Fermina correspond while she is on her trek?

2. How old is Fermina Daza when Florentino sees her for the first time?

3. Where is the first place that Fermina Daza and Florentino come face to face?

4. How many years pass between the rejection at the market place and Florentino's repeated vows upon the death of her husband?

5. Which of the following is a definition for inamorata?

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