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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I, Chapter 1, Mrs. Milagros claims that Camilo had been staying with her for six months. In Part I, Chapter 2, how long does she say that he had stayed with her?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. After all of the years Camilo has stayed with Mrs. Milagros, which of the following best describes their relationship?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Antagonistic.
(c) Like lovers.
(d) Like a mother and son.

3. At the outset of the Part I, Chapter 2, how old is Mrs. Milagros' youngest child?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 2 years old.
(d) 6 months old.

4. As Camilo struggles with his load, what does one of the other boarding house guests say to him?
(a) He claims that he would like to help, but shows Camilo he is in a wheelchair.
(b) He apologizes for not helping, saying he has a hernia.
(c) He offers to help.
(d) He says that he too had a hard time moving in and offers Camilo a cool drink.

5. Who at the boarding house goes out for the mail?
(a) Matilde.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) Mrs. Milagros.
(d) Camilo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Milagros tell her daughters about the letters that arrive to the boarding house?

2. What does Camilo tell Mrs. Milagros that he does for a living?

3. How many children does Mrs. Milagros have?

4. Which of the boarders does Mrs. Milagros claim is most affected by the letters?

5. How does Mrs. Milagros describe Camilo's letters?

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