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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Rosaura react to Mrs. Milagros' questioning?
(a) By creating lies just to satisfy her, so she can be alone with Camilo.
(b) She says that the questions are annoying.
(c) With honesty and great detail.
(d) As if listening to a fairytale.

3. How does Mrs. Milagros characterize Camilo as a boarding house guest?
(a) She worries that he may bring a bad name to her boarding house.
(b) She fears that he lacks manners and may be a bad influence.
(c) She finds him to be a bit too pushy as a guest.
(d) She claims he is a model guest.

4. How does Camilo greet Rosaura when she finally arrives at the boarding house?
(a) Tearfully.
(b) With a timid embrace.
(c) Formally.
(d) With a kiss.

5. What does Mrs. Milagros describe as the "eighth station of the Calvary"?
(a) The eighth letter.
(b) The eighth time the investigator arrives at the door.
(c) The eighth birth at the boarding house.
(d) Eight o'clock in the evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mrs. Milagros and her daughters suggest Camilo do if Rosaura's father is difficult?

2. Why does Camilo claim that he takes powders, pills, and syrups?

3. Which character at the boarding house gives Rosaura a hug in Part I, Chapter 9?

4. Which boarding house guests leave the table to greet Rosaura in Part I, Chapter 8?

5. After the dinner described in Part I, Chapter 4, how do the boarding house guests feel?

(see the answer key)

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