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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. To what is Florentino a patron?
(a) Dr. Urbino
(b) Brothels
(c) Cultural events
(d) Riverboat company

4. Which of the following means the same as mortal as it is used in this chapter?
(a) Worldly
(b) Human Being
(c) Deadly
(d) Earthly

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What helped Fermina through her grief?

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

4. How many people were on the boat at the end of the story?

5. At what event do Fermina and Florentino next meet face to face?

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