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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. What are missives?

3. What can be found in the river that made navigation quite difficult?

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

5. Who finally gives in and ends the estrangement of Fermina living with her cousin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the purpose of including the intestinal discomfort Florentino experienced often throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the women with whom Florentino had an affair were worse off after they had a liaison with him. Explain why the author chose to have the women experience events which were often worse after being with Florentino. Be sure to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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

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