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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Camilo and Rosaura plan to go on their honeymoon?
(a) The beach.
(b) Costa Rica.
(c) Chile.
(d) Cordoba.

2. Which of the following best describes Rosaura's attitude before her wedding?
(a) She seems uninterested.
(b) She is frightened her father may find her before the big day.
(c) She is passionately awaiting her wedding day.
(d) She plans for every detail.

3. At what age does Camilo claim he began working as a painter?
(a) 18.
(b) 32.
(c) 20.
(d) 12.

4. What is the maid's name?
(a) Elvira.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Martha.
(d) Elsa.

5. How long ago does Mrs. Milagros claim that the wedding took place?
(a) A few hours ago.
(b) A day ago.
(c) A few weeks ago.
(d) Two months ago, exactly.

6. Who does Eufrasia claim is in love with Camilo?
(a) Matilde.
(b) Elsa.
(c) Mrs. Milagros.
(d) Eufrasia, herself.

7. What form does the narrative in Part II, Chapter 11 take?
(a) Someone writing.
(b) A song.
(c) Someone testifying.
(d) A letter.

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

9. What detail of Camilo's story causes Eufrasia to doubt its veracity?
(a) Camilo had clients on Mondays and could not possibly be where he said he was.
(b) She learned that Camilo did not know how to hold a paintbrush properly.
(c) Rosaura posed for his portraits.
(d) She doubted a wealthy woman would fall in love with a painter.

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

11. Where was Eufrasia when there was a fight between David and Camilo?
(a) In their room.
(b) In the shower.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In her room.

12. What does the maid show the inspector in Part V?
(a) An identification.
(b) A shovel.
(c) A hidden weapon.
(d) A letter.

13. From whom does Mrs. Milagros hide Rosaura?
(a) The police.
(b) The maid.
(c) Reguel.
(d) Clotilda.

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

15. What role does the investigator play in Part II, Chapter 11?
(a) He is no longer part of the book at this point.
(b) The investigator narrates the entire chapter.
(c) The investigator wrote the letter that is the chapter
(d) The investigator's questions are repeated, as the narrator enters into dialog.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Camilo explain that his fingers are discolored?

2. What does the narrator of Part II, Chapter 11, claim to have predicted?

3. Who does the maid describe calling?

4. What does Mrs. Milagros worry about taking to the wedding?

5. Who discusses meeting Rosaura with Mrs. Milagros after all have gone to their rooms?

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