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

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

3. Who laughs with Mrs. Milagros as she looks at Camilo's card?
(a) The letter carrier.
(b) Her daughters.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Other boarding house guests.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Camilo react to Mrs. Milagros at the end of Part I, Chapter 4?

2. How do guests organize for meal times?

3. What was Eufrasia's line of work?

4. Who finds the language of the letters to Camilo to be indecent?

5. How does Mrs. Milagros characterize Camilo as a boarding house guest?

(see the answer key)

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