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

2. Why did Dr. Urbino's death cause much grief and an official time of mourning?

3. Which of the following is a definition for inamorata?

4. How many years were Fermina and Dr. Urbino married when the soap in the bathroom incident occurred?

5. In what way do the hymns which Florentino is playing during Mass change during his period of illness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Florentino fear will put an end to his plans to win over Fermina?

2. How does Dr. Urbino die?

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

4. What is a siesta?

5. What is found in the letter that Florentino finds on his stoop?

6. Name three ways that Florentino cultivates the fourteen-year-old school girl he takes as his lover.

7. Which sport is loved by some of the characters in this chapter?

8. What is one reason that Florentino considers himself old?

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

10. How do many of the women end up after they have had an affair with Florentino?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author often uses a light tone when writing. However, the narrator is also often quite harsh when making comments on the characters. Describe why this difference might exist. Use details from the text to enhance your description.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the purpose of the parrot in this story.

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