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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. How many years pass between the rejection at the market place and Florentino's repeated vows upon the death of her husband?

2. What expansion has the fire department made as a direct result of his own civic contributions?

3. What was Jeremiah de Saint-Amour's profession?

4. What happens to Florentino as he waits for a response to his letter from Fermina?

5. Which of the following two "crimes" did de Saint-Amour confess to in his final letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who has been in love with Fermina for more than half of a century?

2. What happens to Florentino after he announces his continued vow of eternal fidelity and everlasting love for the second time to Fermina?

3. Who takes advantage of Florentino as they are looking for the treasure?

4. How does Fermina's letter make Florentino feel?

5. What causes Fermina to feel a growing rage every time she thinks of it?

6. When was the time that Fermina and Dr. Urbino loved each other best?

7. Why did the disabled man take his own life?

8. Why did Dr. Urbino decide to marry Fermina?

9. What disease does Florentino's mother first think he has?

10. What is a siesta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often in this novel, Florentino pledged his eternal fidelity and everlasting love, yet he had endless sexual adventures. Explain how the two can co-exist. Use examples from the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Urbino and Fermina did not marry for love. Do you believe a meaningful marriage can be had when love is not involved? Support your opinion with real-life examples and information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

The idea of morality shifts throughout this book for Florentino. Describe your idea of morality as it compares to his. Use examples from real life and the novel to demonstrate the various concepts of morality.

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