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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 terms does NOT describe the arrangement between Dr. Urbino and Fermina while she lived with her cousin?

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

3. How many children did Florentino have?

4. Which description best fits Fermina's view of love?

5. What were Dr. Urbino and Fermina celebrating at the beginning of chapter five?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay, using examples from the novel, describing the various testaments to love. Include in your essay how effective you believe these testaments would be in today's society.

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail, using examples from the novel, how the author uses the technique of foreshadowing throughout this novel.

Essay Topic 3

This novel did not occur in chronological order. Explain how effective you felt the author's use of time shifting between the past and present were as a writing technique. Use specific examples to support your opinion.

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