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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Camilo struggles with his load, what does one of the other boarding house guests say to him?
(a) He claims that he would like to help, but shows Camilo he is in a wheelchair.
(b) He says that he too had a hard time moving in and offers Camilo a cool drink.
(c) He apologizes for not helping, saying he has a hernia.
(d) He offers to help.

2. What does Mrs. Milagros describe as difficult ("un arte nada facil") for the owners of boarding houses?
(a) To find and select clients.
(b) Making sure her young children are not negatively influenced by the presence of her guests.
(c) Making sure clients keep the place clean so as to avoid attracting mice.
(d) Creating meals that satisfy everyone's tastes.

3. How much does Camilo inform Mrs. Milagros about his letters?
(a) He only tells her they are about work.
(b) He describes them at meal times.
(c) He tells her very little.
(d) He reads them aloud to her.

4. How is Camilo dressed when he meets Mrs. Milagros?
(a) With an orange shirt.
(b) With a flashy gold watch and a necklace.
(c) With a clown suit.
(d) With a black tie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what kind of neighborhood does Camilo travel in Part I, Chapter 5?

2. What does the letter that Camilo receives smell of?

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

4. How does Mrs. Milagros characterize the understanding of the other boarding house guests of Camilo's relationship?

5. Where does Mrs. Milagros say that she will go if she needs to?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part I, Chapter 7, what relationship does David Reguel now claim to have with Rosaura?

2. What are Mrs. Milagros' first impressions of Camilo? How does she describe them?

3. What is Camilo's arrangement to work on the new restoration project described in Part I, Chapter 5?

4. How does Camilo react to the letter that he receives telling him that he and his love must be separated and that he should be patient and wait?

5. How does Mrs. Milagros first see an image of Rosaura?

6. How does Mrs. Milagros respond to David Reguel's claim that he has a relationship with Rosaura that is independent of Camilo?

7. Are there any indicators in Part I, Chapter 2 that Camilo might be involved in an investigation?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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