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

4. 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 "less than a construction worker."
(c) As a criminal.
(d) As a threat.

5. Initially, what does Mrs. Milagros believe is Camilo's job?
(a) Something related to the law.
(b) An athlete.
(c) A letter delivery person.
(d) A writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Camilo agree to do in Part I, Chapter 5?

2. What does Mrs. Milagros describe as difficult ("un arte nada facil") for the owners of boarding houses?

3. What does Camilo paint in his piece titled "La Madrilena"?

4. Who at the boarding house goes out for the mail?

5. In Part I, Chapter 6, why do Mrs. Milagros and her daughters join Camilo in his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the letter described in Part I, Chapter 4 different from the earlier letters?

2. What opinion and advice does Mrs. Milagros give Camilo about his love?

3. How does Mrs. Milagros describe the story of Camilo meeting Rosaura in Part I, Chapter 5?

4. In the Part I, Chapter 3, at what point does Mrs. Milagros claim that things changed at the boarding house?

5. What does Mrs. Milagros tell the inspector about Camilo's business?

6. How does Mrs. Milagros describe Camilo's self-confidence and interest in romance in Part I, Chapter 2? What does Camilo tell her that shows his attitude in this area?

7. Who is Eufrasia Morales?

8. How do others at the boarding house initially react to the letters that Camilo receives?

9. In Part I, Chapter 2, what are the signs that Camilo may have some unusual habits or character traits?

10. What is David Reguel's response to Camilo's portrait of Rosaura?

(see the answer keys)

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