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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Camilo greet Rosaura when she finally arrives at the boarding house?
(a) Formally.
(b) With a timid embrace.
(c) Tearfully.
(d) With a kiss.

2. Who does the maid describe calling?
(a) Mrs. Milagros.
(b) The police.
(c) A public speaker.
(d) Her sister.

3. How does Camilo explain that his fingers are discolored?
(a) He spilled the ink when he signed his wedding contract.
(b) They were scraped when he was handcuffed.
(c) His bandage came from accidentally cutting himself when he helped with dishes.
(d) They are colored from the material he uses to restore paintings.

4. How does Camilo respond to the inspector talking about art?
(a) He is inarticulate.
(b) He is nearly silent.
(c) He speaks enthusiastically.
(d) He speaks timidly.

5. Where does the letter describe Rosaura as having lived for five years?
(a) In jail.
(b) In Chile.
(c) In Asia.
(d) In a house of prostitution.

6. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs. Milagros' attitude toward her daughters gossiping about Rosaura?
(a) They are being mean.
(b) They should make sure nobody is listening when they gossip.
(c) They should focus on their own flaws.
(d) They should include her in their conversation.

7. Who is interviewed in Part III?
(a) Camilo.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) Mrs. Milagros.
(d) Rosaura.

8. How does the vocabulary in Part II, Chapter 11, differ from earlier chapters?
(a) It is far more elaborate.
(b) It is more submissive.
(c) It is uneducated.
(d) It is vulgar.

9. Where does Rosaura claim she first met Camilo?
(a) She washed his clothes.
(b) He was her teacher.
(c) He painted her from life.
(d) He hired her as a prostitute.

10. How long does Rosaura stay at the boarding house?
(a) Until she runs away.
(b) Until she has a falling out with Camilo.
(c) Until she marries.
(d) Until she falls sick.

11. How does Camilo claim he created the portrait of Mrs. Milagros and family?
(a) Using a photograph.
(b) From live model.
(c) From memory.
(d) By painting a little each day for months.

12. What does Mrs. Milagros note about Rosaura that she believes demonstrates she had a fight with her father?
(a) The arm of her dress is ripped.
(b) She broke the heel on her shoe.
(c) She has puffy, red eyes.
(d) Her arms are hurt.

13. How does the narrator of Part II, Chapter 11, characterize Camilo?
(a) As timid.
(b) As unfaithful.
(c) As a poor example of a man.
(d) As potentially dangerous.

14. What does Eufrasia claim Rosaura asked Camilo for?
(a) Money.
(b) An exotic honeymoon.
(c) A new house.
(d) A child.

15. What does Camilo claim is the true identity of Rosaura?
(a) He claims that Rosaura told him to cover up her former identity.
(b) He claims Rosaura misrepresented herself.
(c) He claims that this is the first time he heard that Rosaura had a different name.
(d) He claims Rosaura never existed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eufrasia learn from a colleague?

2. At what age does Camilo claim he began working as a painter?

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

4. Which boarding house guests leave the table to greet Rosaura in Part I, Chapter 8?

5. What does Camilo say about modern art?

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