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

2. Which of the boarders does Mrs. Milagros claim is most affected by the letters?
(a) Matilde.
(b) Beatricita.
(c) Eufrasia.
(d) Camilo.

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

4. How does Camilo react to Mrs. Milagros at the end of Part I, Chapter 4?
(a) He is upset with her, and he yells.
(b) He works harder on his painting.
(c) He is nervous about her prying, and he begins packing his bag.
(d) He begins to speak.

5. Where does Camilo claim he learned of the pills, powders, and syrups that he uses?
(a) From a doctor.
(b) In the newspaper.
(c) From a friend.
(d) From his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eufrasia's line of work?

2. According to Mrs. Milagros, on what day does Camilo visit the writer of the letters?

3. Who does Mrs. Milagros describe as the student ("la bachillera") in the boarding house?

4. What does Camilo tell Mrs. Milagros happened to his father just before meeting her?

5. Who is David Reguel?

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