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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Milagros describe as the student ("la bachillera") in the boarding house?
(a) Eufrasia.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Clotilda.
(d) Old woman ("la vieja") Beatricita.

2. What does Camilo describe cooking for his father?
(a) Pasta.
(b) Spicy chicken.
(c) Beef.
(d) Cheesy snacks.

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

4. What does Camilo carry with him to the boarding house?
(a) A book.
(b) A record player.
(c) A suitcase.
(d) A letter of recommendation.

5. At the outset of the Part I, Chapter 2, how old is Mrs. Milagros' youngest child?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 6 months old.
(c) 15 years old.
(d) 2 years old.

6. Why does Camilo claim that he should leave Rosaura?
(a) The relationship is dangerous.
(b) He lacks funds.
(c) The relationship is causing too much commotion in the house.
(d) Rosaura is a liar.

7. Who does the young woman resemble that Camilo meets in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) Mrs. Milagros.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) The painting he is working on.
(d) A painter that he admires.

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

9. In Part I, Chapter 3, what does Mrs. Milagros claim happened six months ago?
(a) She broke her leg.
(b) She received a letter for Camilo.
(c) Camilo became violent.
(d) Her house burned down.

10. In the series of events narrated by Mrs. Milagros, when does she initially claim the story begins?
(a) Six months prior to her narrative.
(b) Four years before she begins her narrative.
(c) Two years before she begins her description of the events.
(d) A year and a half before her narrative begins.

11. Who else is in the house where Camilo converses with a patron in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) A host of servants.
(b) The man's wife.
(c) A young man.
(d) A young woman.

12. Where does Mrs. Milagros hang the painting "La Madrilena"?
(a) In her green room.
(b) In the restroom.
(c) In the dining room.
(d) In the kitchen.

13. What was Eufrasia's line of work?
(a) She was a teacher.
(b) She was a prostitute.
(c) She was a painter.
(d) She was a singer.

14. How do Mrs. Milagros' daughters relate to Camilo?
(a) They become infatuated with him, much to Mrs. Milagros' dismay.
(b) They become his painting students.
(c) They learn to create their own medicines from him.
(d) They become familiar with him and like him.

15. What does Mrs. Milagros do with the letter that arrives for Camilo in Part I, Chapter 4?
(a) Takes it to the police.
(b) Reads it aloud.
(c) Leaves it in Camilo's room.
(d) Throws it out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the painting described in Part I, Chapter 5?

2. How does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo speaks about art?

3. What does Mrs. Milagros say that she does too often?

4. What does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo did on Sundays?

5. What does Mrs. Milagros suggest that Camilo do?

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