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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the narrator in this novel?

2. Why did de Saint-Amour make this vow?

3. What did de Saint-Amour leave for Dr. Urbino?

4. Which of the following characters was obsessed with cholera?

5. What does Fermina return to Florentino with the note saying she will not marry him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How long is forever in Florentino's world?

3. How does Dr. Urbino die?

4. What books does Florentino hope to have published?

5. Why does America Vicuna tell Florentino he won't marry?

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

7. What was the cause of death for the many bodies Dr. Urbino and Fermina saw on their hot air balloon trip?

8. Whose conscience does the parrot seem to represent?

9. For what were all of Florentino's brothers named?

10. How does the author describe the feelings of Dr. Urbino's presence that Fermina has?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the underlying use of rape throughout this novel. Use examples from the story to support an opinion of the point of using such a violent act throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Florentino. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the purpose of including the intestinal discomfort Florentino experienced often throughout the novel.

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