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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. What does the letter that Camilo receives smell of?
(a) Paint.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Cigar smoke.

2. Who gives Camilo his letter in Part I, Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Milagros.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) Jorge.
(d) Matilde.

3. As Camilo struggles with his load, what does one of the other boarding house guests say to him?
(a) He claims that he would like to help, but shows Camilo he is in a wheelchair.
(b) He offers to help.
(c) He says that he too had a hard time moving in and offers Camilo a cool drink.
(d) He apologizes for not helping, saying he has a hernia.

4. What is Coretti's response to Camilo's relationship?
(a) He says he doesn't care.
(b) He says that he is interested in meeting the lucky woman.
(c) He makes jokes.
(d) He says that he has similar news.

5. While all others eat dinner silently, who speaks?
(a) Jorge.
(b) Camilo.
(c) Matilde.
(d) Eufrasia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part I, Chapter 6, why do Mrs. Milagros and her daughters join Camilo in his room?

3. What does the investigator ask Mrs. Milagros?

4. What happens to the boarding house while Camilo stays there?

5. Which of the following best describes how Camilo works?

(see the answer key)

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