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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best characterize Mrs. Milagros' attitude toward art?
(a) She is skeptical of its value.
(b) She likes paintings that she can easily understand.
(c) She believes sculpture is much more interesting than painting.
(d) She wishes she could have made a living through her art.

2. What does Rosaura's final letter to Camilo say?
(a) Rosaura wants to marry Camilo.
(b) Goodbye forever.
(c) Her father is too upset for her to get his blessing for their relationship.
(d) She would like to meet Camilo the following week.

3. How does Camilo greet Rosaura when she finally arrives at the boarding house?
(a) Formally.
(b) With a timid embrace.
(c) Tearfully.
(d) With a kiss.

4. What was Eufrasia's line of work?
(a) She was a prostitute.
(b) She was a teacher.
(c) She was a singer.
(d) She was a painter.

5. What does Eufrasia argue is "evident" in Part I, Chapter 4?
(a) The letters are arriving with such frequency that Mrs. Milagros must speak with Camilo.
(b) Mrs. Milagros' soup has made Camilo sick.
(c) Mrs. Milagros has a right to open the letter.
(d) Matilde is in love with Camilo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I, Chapter 4, what is missing from the letter that earlier letters had?

2. How does the narrator of Part II, Chapter 11, characterize Camilo?

3. Who stays seated at the table and does not join Mrs. Milagros in greeting Rosaura?

4. Initially, what does Mrs. Milagros believe is Camilo's job?

5. What do Mrs. Milagros and her daughters suggest Camilo do if Rosaura's father is difficult?

(see the answer key)

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