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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters was the father to the man who fell off of the ladder?
(a) Dr. Fermina Daza
(b) Dr. Florentino Ariza
(c) Dr. Marco Aurelio Urbino
(d) Dr. Juvenal Urbino

2. What job does Florentino use to support himself when he first sees Fermina Daza?
(a) Riverboat trash collector
(b) Riverboat driver
(c) Post office master general
(d) Post office delivery

3. How does Florentino describe brief flings?
(a) Outstanding
(b) Memorable
(c) Not worthy of describing
(d) Exciting

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

5. How old is Florentino in chapter one of this novel?
(a) 96
(b) 55
(c) 76
(d) 80

Short Answer Questions

1. Why had Florentino maintained his virginity even through his days at the brothel?

2. How long is the mule trek on which Fermina goes with her father?

3. What does Florentino place in the river to float away like the corpses?

4. What are the bodies which Florentino sees floating in the river victims of?

5. Who is Hildebranda Sanchez?

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