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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. Mrs. Milagros opens the book with a description of a guest arriving at her boarding house. Who was that guest?
(a) Camilo Canegato.
(b) Lila Lombrozo.
(c) Brooke Castillo.
(d) Carlos Rios.

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

3. In Part I, Chapter 1, Mrs. Milagros claims that Camilo had been staying with her for six months. In Part I, Chapter 2, how long does she say that he had stayed with her?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 12 years.

4. In Part I, Chapter 3, what does Mrs. Milagros claim happened six months ago?
(a) She received a letter for Camilo.
(b) Camilo became violent.
(c) She broke her leg.
(d) Her house burned down.

5. Why does Camilo claim that he takes powders, pills, and syrups?
(a) For his stomach.
(b) For his wrist.
(c) For his circulation.
(d) For his brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Milagros describe as the student ("la bachillera") in the boarding house?

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

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Milagros do with the letter that arrives for Camilo in Part I, Chapter 4?

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