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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters was the captain of the boat on which Florentino and Fermina sailed?

2. As they look down at the countryside, what do Dr. Urbino and Fermina see dotting the countryside?

3. What helped Fermina through her grief?

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

5. How old is Florentino in this chapter?

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

Which character do you believe grew the most throughout this novel? Write an essay describing the path that the character followed, demonstrating how that character has grown. Be sure to include very specific examples from the novel to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relevance of the balloon ride across the country that Fermina and Dr. Urbina took.

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