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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Lorenzo hope will happen on the mule trek?
(a) She will support him
(b) She will take over his business
(c) She will forget about Florentino
(d) She will become a woman

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

5. Where did Dr. Urbino study?
(a) Paris
(b) Madrid
(c) Bogota
(d) America

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did his lover help him?

3. What does Florentino think has cleared his mind of Fermina Daza?

4. Where does Transito send Florentino when he learns of her engagement to Dr. Urbino?

5. What are Dr. Urbino's last words in reference to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Dr. Urbino de Calle called to the home of his former chess partner?

2. How do many of the women end up after they have had an affair with Florentino?

3. What disease does Florentino's mother first think he has?

4. Who does Florentino like to imagine has stolen his virginity?

5. What does Fermina do with all of Dr. Urbino's suits?

6. Where does Florentino spend his time when Fermina is off on her journey?

7. Why did Dr. Urbino decide to marry Fermina?

8. What causes Fermina to feel a growing rage every time she thinks of it?

9. How does Fermina Daza feel about Europe?

10. What does Florentino fear will put an end to his plans to win over Fermina?

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