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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fermina's miserable feelings leads her to ask for what?
(a) Another child
(b) A divorce
(c) A liaison with Florention
(d) A second honeymoon

2. Where does Fermina spy Florentino sitting in chapter four?
(a) At the poetic festival
(b) In the marketplace
(c) On the bench where he sat when he courted her
(d) At the riverboat company

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

4. What are the bodies which Florentino sees floating in the river victims of?
(a) Another cause beside cholera or the civil war
(b) Civil war only
(c) Cholera only
(d) Cholera and the civil war

5. Why did de Saint-Amour make this vow?
(a) To avoid suffering the ravages of old age
(b) Because he was disabled
(c) To become a happier person
(d) To please his lover

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fermina return to Florentino with the note saying she will not marry him?

2. What event will Dr. Urbino be attending which he would like to take a siesta before he must get ready for?

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

4. Who besides telegraph operators helps Fermina communicate with Florentino?

5. Which fleet does Florentino hope to gather treasure and galleons from?

(see the answer key)

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