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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which event in chapter five is used to demonstrate that Fermina and Dr. Urbino's serious troubles are distant and insignificant?
(a) Florentino's seduction of the underage relative
(b) Florentino's declaration of love to Fermina
(c) The balloon ride to deliver the letter
(d) The balloon ride after delivering the letter

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

5. Who is Florentino's current mistress?
(a) Widow Nazaret
(b) America Vicuna
(c) Fermina
(d) Olimpia Zuleta

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following events does NOT make Fermina more lost to Florentino than she had ever been according to Florentino?

2. What makes Florentino have to request a different day to meet Fermina?

3. What does Florentino resolve to become in order to win Fermina?

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

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

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