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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Florentino have a private room where he spends his time while waiting for Fermina to return?
(a) His mother's house
(b) His own home
(c) A brothel
(d) His uncle's business

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

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

4. What does Lorenzo hope will happen on the mule trek?
(a) She will become a woman
(b) She will forget about Florentino
(c) She will support him
(d) She will take over his business

5. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?
(a) Artist
(b) Photographer
(c) Doctor
(d) Government official

Short Answer Questions

1. While in the marketplace, Fermina bargains over fabric for what?

2. Who assists Dr. Urbino in the courting process?

3. Who helps to aid the communication between Fermina and Florentino?

4. What are Dr. Urbino's last words in reference to?

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

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