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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I, Chapter 1, Mrs. Milagros claims that Camilo had been staying with her for six months. In Part I, Chapter 2, how long does she say that he had stayed with her?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. What does Mrs. Milagros say that she does too often?
(a) Cry.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Nap.
(d) Yell.

3. Who laughs with Mrs. Milagros as she looks at Camilo's card?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her daughters.
(c) Other boarding house guests.
(d) The letter carrier.

4. Who appears at Camilo's studio at the beginning of Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) Eufrasia.
(b) Rosaura.
(c) A man in mourning.
(d) A police officer.

5. How does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo speaks about art?
(a) As a well-informed technician but without imagination in terms of the subject.
(b) Timidly.
(c) Unintelligently, though he does know how to paint.
(d) Knowledgably and enthusiastically.

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

7. What does Mrs. Milagros suggest that Camilo do?
(a) Run away with Mrs. Milagros herself.
(b) Fight for his relationship.
(c) Leave Rosaura.
(d) Forget about love and focus on work.

8. What is the subject of the painting described in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) A portrait of a man.
(b) A portrait of a dog.
(c) A portrait of a woman.
(d) A country scene.

9. In Part I, Chapter 4, what is missing from the letter that earlier letters had?
(a) Perfume.
(b) The name of the person that the letter was addressed to.
(c) A return address, since Rosaura had already left her father's house when she wrote it.
(d) The full address.

10. How much does Camilo inform Mrs. Milagros about his letters?
(a) He only tells her they are about work.
(b) He tells her very little.
(c) He reads them aloud to her.
(d) He describes them at meal times.

11. Mrs. Milagros opens the book with a description of a guest arriving at her boarding house. Who was that guest?
(a) Carlos Rios.
(b) Lila Lombrozo.
(c) Camilo Canegato.
(d) Brooke Castillo.

12. Who is between Camilo and the young person he meets at his job site?
(a) A growling guard dog.
(b) A Japanese chauffeur who watches Camilo anxiously.
(c) The woman who serves Camilo his tea.
(d) An old, often sleeping, woman.

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

14. Who receives the final letter that arrives at the house for Camilo?
(a) The maid.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Mrs. Milagros.
(d) Camilo himself.

15. Who questions whether Camilo has a clear vision of Rosaura?
(a) Mrs. Milagros.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Clotilda.
(d) Juan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosaura's final letter to Camilo say?

2. What does Mrs. Milagros' daughter Enilde do?

3. From what did Mrs. Milagros' husband die?

4. What color is Rosaura's hair?

5. What does Camilo agree to do in Part I, Chapter 5?

(see the answer keys)

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