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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Rosaura's attitude before her wedding?
(a) She is passionately awaiting her wedding day.
(b) She is frightened her father may find her before the big day.
(c) She plans for every detail.
(d) She seems uninterested.

2. What area does Rosaura say she is from?
(a) El Centro.
(b) La Zona Rosa.
(c) Belgano.
(d) The south of the city.

3. 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) To find and select clients.
(c) Creating meals that satisfy everyone's tastes.
(d) Making sure clients keep the place clean so as to avoid attracting mice.

4. Who finds the language of the letters to Camilo to be indecent?
(a) Eufrasia.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Ronaldo.
(d) Gertrudis.

5. Who at the boarding house goes out for the mail?
(a) Camilo.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) Matilde.
(d) Mrs. Milagros.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the boarders does Mrs. Milagros claim is most affected by the letters?

2. What does Mrs. Milagros offer Rosaura?

3. Who joins Mrs. Milagros to the door to greet Rosaura in Part I, Chapter 8?

4. How does Mrs. Milagros describe watching Camilo go to his room where he will read his letter?

5. What does Mrs. Milagros suggest that Camilo do?

(see the answer key)

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