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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?
(a) He is upset that he knew someone with a shady past
(b) He is offended by the secrets kept
(c) He is upset that he could not stop his death
(d) He is upset that he killed himself

2. Why had Florentino maintained his virginity even through his days at the brothel?
(a) He was impotent
(b) He was saving himself for Fermina
(c) His illness prevented him from taking a mate
(d) He was afraid of women

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

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

5. How many years pass between the rejection at the market place and Florentino's repeated vows upon the death of her husband?
(a) 51
(b) 49
(c) 55
(d) 50

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the narrator in this novel?

2. Where did Dr. Urbino study?

3. What does Florentino resolve to become in order to win Fermina?

4. Why does Florentino lose this position?

5. Who is Hildebranda Sanchez?

(see the answer key)

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