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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Fermina's reply when Florentino finally proposes marriage?
(a) Very well, I will marry you if you promise me everlasting love
(b) Very well, I will marry you if you promise to be faithful
(c) Very well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggs
(d) Very, well, I will marry you if you promise not to make me eat eggplant

2. Which term best describes how Florentino lost his virginity?
(a) Unwilling but persuaded
(b) Rape
(c) Consensual
(d) Voluntary

3. Where did Florentino write on the wife who was murdered by her husband?
(a) Sexual organs
(b) Arm
(c) Leg
(d) Stomach

4. What are missives?
(a) Letters
(b) Mantras
(c) Diseases
(d) Missiles

5. Which of the following is the best definition for clandestine as it is used in chapter four?
(a) Open
(b) Underground and unknown
(c) Serreptitious
(d) Needing to be concealed or secret

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Florentino in chapter one of this novel?

2. Why does Fermina's father take her on a mule trek?

3. From which medical condition did Florentino suffer in this chapter?

4. Which character said the following "Love is ridiculous at our age, but at theirs it is revolting"?

5. What did Florentino write on Olimpia Zuleta?

(see the answer key)

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