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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 clients keep the place clean so as to avoid attracting mice.
(c) Creating meals that satisfy everyone's tastes.
(d) Making sure her young children are not negatively influenced by the presence of her guests.

2. What do Mrs. Milagros' daughters think of Rosaura?
(a) She is unattractive.
(b) There is something strange about her.
(c) She is wrong for Camilo.
(d) She is too young.

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

4. In Part I, Chapter 6, why do Mrs. Milagros and her daughters join Camilo in his room?
(a) To take him some tea after the accident.
(b) To assess water damage.
(c) To see his painting.
(d) To assist him in removing spilled paint from the floor.

5. What does Mrs. Milagros worry about taking to the wedding?
(a) Identification.
(b) Food.
(c) Wine.
(d) Paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the maid's name?

2. What does Camilo tell Mrs. Milagros happened to his father just before meeting her?

3. What is Eufrasia's opinion of most of the people involved in the case?

4. Which of the following best describes Camilo's appearance?

5. How does Rosaura interact with the people at the boarding house?

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