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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Florentino in this chapter?

2. Where do the rumors indicate that Fermina has fled when she leaves the city?

3. What does the term disfigured mean?

4. What makes Florentino have to request a different day to meet Fermina?

5. To what is Florentino a patron?

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

Describe the character of Florentino. Use examples from the text 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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