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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the term odious mean as used to describe Fermina's mother-in-law in chapter four?
(a) Lovable
(b) Mild dislike
(c) Deserving to be hated
(d) Attracted

2. What is Juvenal Urbino's profession?
(a) Photographer
(b) Artist
(c) Government official
(d) Doctor

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

4. Which of the following two "crimes" did de Saint-Amour confess to in his final letter?
(a) Stealing and fleeing a life sentence in prison
(b) Cannibalism and fleeing a life sentence in prison
(c) Stealing and prostitution
(d) Cannibalism and stealing

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fermina treat Florentino when she comes face to face with him in the market place?

2. When it is thought that Fermina has cholera, what does she indeed have?

3. Why does Dr. Urbino feel offended by what de Saint-Amour leaves for him?

4. Why had the school expelled Fermina Daza?

5. Which of the following is the best definition for clandestine as it is used in chapter four?

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