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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. What does Florentino call his clandestine liaisons with many different women?

3. How did Dr. Urbino and Fermina travel to deliver the letter from the Governor?

4. What happened to the riverbanks they saw as they sailed down the river?

5. Which of the following characters is a cousin to Fermina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of morality shifts throughout this book for Florentino. Describe your idea of morality as it compares to his. Use examples from real life and the novel to demonstrate the various concepts of morality.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the underlying use of rape throughout this novel. Use examples from the story to support an opinion of the point of using such a violent act throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of divided love. Use specific examples from the text to support your idea of what it means to have divided love.

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