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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which position was Florentino demoted to by his uncle?

2. When does Fermina say was the best time of her marriage to Dr. Urbino?

3. Which of the following is NOT a plague that affected people in this time period in Columbia?

4. What does Florentino tell his uncle is the only thing he cares about?

5. When Florentino sees Fermina for the first time after her return, he is surprised to see that she is not ____________________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the difference between love and obsession. Use examples from the story to provide details as to what constitutes obsession and what constitutes love.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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