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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following best describes Mrs. Milagros' tone in Part I, Chapter 1?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Chatty.

4. What does Mrs. Milagros describe as the "eighth station of the Calvary"?
(a) The eighth letter.
(b) The eighth birth at the boarding house.
(c) Eight o'clock in the evening.
(d) The eighth time the investigator arrives at the door.

5. What does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo did on Sundays?
(a) He would stay home.
(b) He would sleep late.
(c) He would wash the dishes for her.
(d) He would walk in the park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Milagros hang the painting "La Madrilena"?

2. Who laughs with Mrs. Milagros as she looks at Camilo's card?

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

4. What does Eufrasia argue is "evident" in Part I, Chapter 4?

5. How does Mrs. Milagros discover the contents of Camilo's letters?

(see the answer key)

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