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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Rosaura when she arrives at the boarding house?
(a) Talkative.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Tired.
(d) Thrilled.

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

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

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

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

6. What does the investigator ask Camilo if he would like?
(a) Water.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A chair.
(d) Gum.

7. What does Camilo say about modern art?
(a) He wishes he had the personality to make a name for himself as a modern painter.
(b) He admires the most innovative paintings.
(c) He finds the colors interesting.
(d) He does not understand it.

8. Who wrote the statement in Part IV?
(a) Eufrasia.
(b) Clotilda.
(c) Mrs. Milagros.
(d) Matilde.

9. Who does Rosaura claim made a false identification for her?
(a) Matilde.
(b) Turco.
(c) Camilo.
(d) The police.

10. Which boarding house guests leave the table to greet Rosaura in Part I, Chapter 8?
(a) Eufrasia and Matilde.
(b) Camilo and Coretti.
(c) Nearly all of them.
(d) Coretti and Burbano.

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

12. What time does the doorbell ring in Part I, Chapter 8?
(a) 3 p.m. as lunch is being served.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 10 p.m.
(d) Noon.

13. Why do Mrs. Milagros' daughters want to see Rosaura's identification?
(a) To see her age.
(b) To see her real name.
(c) To see if they have heard of her family.
(d) To find her address.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following people does Reguel reference?

3. What does Mrs. Milagros say happened after Camilo and Rosaura married?

4. How does Eufrasia describe the way that the maid speaks?

5. What does Mrs. Milagros note about Rosaura that causes her to believe Rosaura is not as high-class as she expected?

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