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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Florentino suffer physically after he is thrown out of Fermina's home?
2. How many children did Florentino have?
3. What does the term aplomb mean?
4. Where do the rumors indicate that Fermina has fled when she leaves the city?
5. What does the incessant ringing of the church bells indicate?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In this novel, characters commit suicide or think about committing suicide. Describe events and ideas that occur throughout the novel which may have led these characters to commit suicide. Be specific and detailed in your writing.
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
Describe in detail, using examples from the novel, how the author uses the technique of foreshadowing throughout this novel.
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