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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event within the household prevents Dr. Urbino from getting his siesta?
(a) Argument with his wife
(b) Death of his friend
(c) Visit from his children
(d) Escaped family parrot

2. What did de Saint-Amour leave for Dr. Urbino?
(a) A pet
(b) A letter
(c) A treasure
(d) A chessboard

3. Who assists Dr. Urbino in the courting process?
(a) Florentino
(b) Lorenzo Daza
(c) Marco Aurelio Urbino
(d) Widow Nazaret

4. How many years earlier do the events in this chapter take place?
(a) 70 years
(b) 60 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 50 years

5. Who is Hildebranda Sanchez?
(a) Fermina's friend
(b) Florentino's cousin
(c) Fermina's cousin
(d) Florentino's lover

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the harbor town that is the setting for this novel?

2. Which of the following is a synonym for paramour?

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

4. Which of the following is an antonym for the word ignominious as it is used to describe the manner of Dr. Urbino's death?

5. How many long term liaisons does Florentino describe having?

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