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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Milagros tell her daughters about the letters that arrive to the boarding house?
(a) She is worried.
(b) She hopes Camilo has found work.
(c) She is jealous that she does not receive more mail.
(d) She is hopeful Camilo is in love.

2. 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) Making sure clients keep the place clean so as to avoid attracting mice.
(d) Creating meals that satisfy everyone's tastes.

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

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

5. Why is Camilo nervous as Mrs. Milagros and her daughters enter his room?
(a) He hopes they will not be upset about the damage.
(b) He is not sure he could afford professional repair.
(c) He has to admit that he has been careless with the room.
(d) He doesn't want anyone else to enter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who at the boarding house goes out for the mail?

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

3. What was Eufrasia's line of work?

4. As Camilo struggles with his load, what does one of the other boarding house guests say to him?

5. What does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo did on Sundays?

(see the answer key)

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