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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Milagros say that she will go if she needs to?
(a) Rosaura's house.
(b) The post office to trace the letters.
(c) To speak with the local priest.
(d) Camilo's studio.

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

3. How many children does Mrs. Milagros have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. Which of the following best describes Mrs. Milagros?
(a) Untactful.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Happy.
(d) Soft spoken.

5. To what kind of neighborhood does Camilo travel in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) A suburban neighborhood.
(b) A poor neighborhood.
(c) An old neighborhood.
(d) A predominantly Chinese neighborhood.

6. What does Camilo agree to do in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) Answer a few questions.
(b) Leave the man's daughter alone.
(c) Restore a painting.
(d) Paint the man's dog.

7. 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.

8. What does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo did on Sundays?
(a) He would walk in the park.
(b) He would stay home.
(c) He would sleep late.
(d) He would wash the dishes for her.

9. Who claims to have met Rosaura?
(a) The letter carrier.
(b) Jorge Burbano.
(c) Matilde.
(d) David Reguel.

10. How does Mrs. Milagros describe Camilo's letters?
(a) Sinful ("precaminosas").
(b) Dangerous ("peligrosas").
(c) Wonderful ("maravillosas").
(d) Exciting ("emocionantes").

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

12. How does Mrs. Milagros characterize the understanding of the other boarding house guests of Camilo's relationship?
(a) They don't care.
(b) They are uninformed.
(c) They are jealous.
(d) They are all interested.

13. Which of the following best describes Camilo's opinion of the painting he sees in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) It was inspiring.
(b) The subject was uninspired.
(c) It was poorly executed.
(d) It was full of imagination.

14. How does Camilo react to Mrs. Milagros at the end of Part I, Chapter 4?
(a) He is nervous about her prying, and he begins packing his bag.
(b) He works harder on his painting.
(c) He begins to speak.
(d) He is upset with her, and he yells.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do guests organize for meal times?

2. How does Mrs. Milagros claim she learns more about Camilo's love life?

3. How do Mrs. Milagros' daughters relate to Camilo?

4. What was Eufrasia's line of work?

5. According to Mrs. Milagros, on what day does Camilo visit the writer of the letters?

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