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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sheets of paper does the narrator always keep on his desk for writing his column?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

2. What does the narrator wear to sleep with the girl?
(a) Silk boxers.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Chinese silk pajamas.
(d) Flannel pajamas.

3. Who does the narrator call at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Ximena Ortiz.
(b) The girl.
(c) Rosa Cabarcas.
(d) The editor.

4. For how many days did the narrator try to call Rosa Cabarcas's house, but got no answer?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 4 days.

5. The narrator's sense of _________ has always been more developed than his fear of death.
(a) Social decency.
(b) Adventure.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Family obligations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wanted the narrator to read romance books?

2. How much does the narrator agree to pay Rosa Cabracas for his birthday night?

3. What did the narrator's mother die from?

4. What movies turned the narrator away from the cinema for good?

5. What does the housekeeper give the narrator for his birthday?

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