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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Florentino go to because Fermina always announces the winners?

2. For how long does Florentino suffer before he finds a letter from Fermina on his stoop?

3. What helped Fermina through her grief?

4. Where did Florentino write on the wife who was murdered by her husband?

5. Fermina's miserable feelings leads her to ask for what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the concept of divided love. Use specific examples from the text to support your idea of what it means to have divided love.

Essay Topic 2

Do you believe this story had a happy ending? Why or why not? Use specific details from the book to support your answer.

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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