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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Coretti's response to Camilo's relationship?
(a) He says he doesn't care.
(b) He makes jokes.
(c) He says that he has similar news.
(d) He says that he is interested in meeting the lucky woman.

2. 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.

3. 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) 3 months.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 12 years.

4. What does Mrs. Milagros hope happens with Rosaura?
(a) That she escape her father.
(b) That she leaves Camilo so that he is available for her.
(c) That she leave Camilo to her oldest daughter.
(d) That she marries Camilo.

5. According to Mrs. Milagros, on what day does Camilo visit the writer of the letters?
(a) Friday nights, after work.
(b) Thursdays.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Weekends.

6. From what did Mrs. Milagros' husband die?
(a) Brain cancer.
(b) Apoplexy.
(c) Kienbock's disease.
(d) A heart attack.

7. Which of the following best describes how Camilo is treated by the man with whom he interacts in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) As an expert in his field.
(b) As a criminal.
(c) As "less than a construction worker."
(d) As a threat.

8. How does Mrs. Milagros imagine Rosaura's character?
(a) Sad and depressed.
(b) Submissive and quiet.
(c) Talkative and fun.
(d) Happy and bubbly.

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

10. What does Rosaura's final letter to Camilo say?
(a) Rosaura wants to marry Camilo.
(b) Goodbye forever.
(c) Her father is too upset for her to get his blessing for their relationship.
(d) She would like to meet Camilo the following week.

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

12. Which of the boarders does Mrs. Milagros claim is most affected by the letters?
(a) Beatricita.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) Matilde.
(d) Camilo.

13. Which of the following best describes Camilo's attitude toward La Chelo?
(a) Wonder.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

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

15. Where does Camilo claim he learned of the pills, powders, and syrups that he uses?
(a) From a doctor.
(b) From his mother.
(c) In the newspaper.
(d) From a friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Initially, what does Mrs. Milagros believe is Camilo's job?

3. How do guests organize for meal times?

4. How does Mrs. Milagros discover the contents of Camilo's letters?

5. What does Mrs. Milagros tell her daughters about the letters that arrive to the boarding house?

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