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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in the marketplace, Fermina bargains over fabric for what?
(a) Marriage sheets
(b) Clothing
(c) Pillows
(d) Wedding dress

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

3. Which of the following is true about Florentino?
(a) He has given up trying to become a writing
(b) Believes he is upholding his vows to Fermina
(c) He remains a trash collector
(d) He is in love with Olimpia Zuleta

4. How could Dr. Urbino diagnose what killed the many corpses they see dotting the countryside from the air?
(a) He can see a mortal wound in the back of each neck
(b) He can see the ravages of cholera
(c) He can see the signs of tuberculosis
(d) He can see the bullets flying and hitting men

5. How old is Fermina Daza when Florentino sees her for the first time?
(a) 14
(b) 15
(c) 12
(d) 13

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters was obsessed with cholera?

2. How does Florentino describe brief flings?

3. Why does Florentino fear that death will end his plans to win Fermina's heart?

4. Where did Dr. Urbino study?

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

(see the answer key)

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