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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fermina's miserable feelings leads her to ask for what?
(a) A liaison with Florention
(b) A divorce
(c) A second honeymoon
(d) Another child

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

3. What event does Florentino go to because Fermina always announces the winners?
(a) Theater performance
(b) Musical theater
(c) Art awards
(d) Poetic festival

4. Which of the following is a synonym for rumination as it is used in chapter four?
(a) Love letters
(b) Letters
(c) Mantra
(d) Reflection

5. How do the insults in Fermina's letter affect Florentino?
(a) Leave him carefree
(b) Leave him afraid
(c) Leave him undaunted
(d) Leave him concerned

Short Answer Questions

1. What other event earlier in the novel lead to a disagreement with Fermina and Dr. Urbino?

2. How could Dr. Urbino diagnose what killed the many corpses they see dotting the countryside from the air?

3. What helped Fermina through her grief?

4. Which of the following characters was the captain of the boat on which Florentino and Fermina sailed?

5. How many publishers expressed an interest in publishing Florentino's book, which he entitled A Lover's Companion?

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