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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Milagros describe as difficult ("un arte nada facil") for the owners of boarding houses?
(a) To find and select clients.
(b) Making sure her young children are not negatively influenced by the presence of her guests.
(c) Creating meals that satisfy everyone's tastes.
(d) Making sure clients keep the place clean so as to avoid attracting mice.

2. Which of the following best describes Camilo's appearance?
(a) Chubby.
(b) Thin.
(c) Fat with long hair.
(d) Tall and elegant.

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

4. How many children does Mrs. Milagros have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

5. How does Mrs. Milagros characterize Camilo as a boarding house guest?
(a) She finds him to be a bit too pushy as a guest.
(b) She worries that he may bring a bad name to her boarding house.
(c) She fears that he lacks manners and may be a bad influence.
(d) She claims he is a model guest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Camilo dressed when he meets Mrs. Milagros?

2. In the series of events narrated by Mrs. Milagros, when does she initially claim the story begins?

3. Where does Camilo claim he learned of the pills, powders, and syrups that he uses?

4. What does Camilo paint in his piece titled "La Madrilena"?

5. Why does Camilo claim that he takes powders, pills, and syrups?

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