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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vision did Florentino give up in regard to Fermina?
(a) Making her pregnant
(b) Writing to her
(c) Marrying her
(d) Showering her with gold and treasure

2. Which of the following is NOT an event that Fermina regularly complains about plaguing her in chapter four?
(a) Formality of the household
(b) Boring routine
(c) Mother-in-law
(d) Florentino's letters

3. What physical injury caused Dr. Urbino's death?
(a) Broken neck
(b) Heart attack
(c) Impalement
(d) Broken spine

4. Why does Florentino fear that death will end his plans to win Fermina's heart?
(a) He is very ill
(b) They are both aging
(c) She is very ill
(d) Death always ruins the plans of love

5. Where do the rumors indicate that Fermina has fled when she leaves the city?
(a) Her cousin's house
(b) To another country
(c) A hospital for the rich
(d) To the countryside

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term odious mean as used to describe Fermina's mother-in-law in chapter four?

2. How did Dr. Urbino and Fermina travel to deliver the letter from the Governor?

3. Which of the following characters committed suicide?

4. What event does Florentino go to because Fermina always announces the winners?

5. How long does Florentino continue to write to Fermina?

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