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

2. From what did Mrs. Milagros' husband die?
(a) Brain cancer.
(b) Kienbock's disease.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) Apoplexy.

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

4. How do Mrs. Milagros' daughters relate to Camilo?
(a) They learn to create their own medicines from him.
(b) They become his painting students.
(c) They become familiar with him and like him.
(d) They become infatuated with him, much to Mrs. Milagros' dismay.

5. Who at the boarding house goes out for the mail?
(a) Camilo.
(b) Eufrasia.
(c) Matilde.
(d) Mrs. Milagros.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Camilo claim he learned of the pills, powders, and syrups that he uses?

3. In Part I, Chapter 4, what is missing from the letter that earlier letters had?

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

5. What form does Mrs. Milagros' narration take?

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