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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. How does Mrs. Milagros discover the contents of Camilo's letters?
(a) Camilo discusses them at length.
(b) Camilo reads them aloud to her.
(c) The maid reads them and describes them later.
(d) She reads them in his room.

2. What does Mrs. Milagros encourage Camilo to do in Part I, Chapter 4?
(a) To paint.
(b) To talk.
(c) To cook.
(d) To work.

3. How does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo speaks about art?
(a) Unintelligently, though he does know how to paint.
(b) As a well-informed technician but without imagination in terms of the subject.
(c) Knowledgably and enthusiastically.
(d) Timidly.

4. Who does the young woman resemble that Camilo meets in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) A painter that he admires.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) The painting he is working on.
(d) Mrs. Milagros.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter that Camilo receives smell of?

2. Which of the following best describes Mrs. Milagros?

3. How does Mrs. Milagros describe Camilo's letters?

4. What is the subject of the painting described in Part I, Chapter 5?

5. Who is La Chelo?

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