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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject of the painting described in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) A country scene.
(b) A portrait of a woman.
(c) A portrait of a man.
(d) A portrait of a dog.

2. At the outset of the Part I, Chapter 2, how old is Mrs. Milagros' youngest child?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 15 years old.
(c) 6 months old.
(d) 2 years old.

3. How does Mrs. Milagros claim Camilo speaks about art?
(a) Knowledgably and enthusiastically.
(b) Unintelligently, though he does know how to paint.
(c) As a well-informed technician but without imagination in terms of the subject.
(d) Timidly.

4. 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) Making sure clients keep the place clean so as to avoid attracting mice.
(c) Making sure her young children are not negatively influenced by the presence of her guests.
(d) To find and select clients.

5. In the series of events narrated by Mrs. Milagros, when does she initially claim the story begins?
(a) A year and a half before her narrative begins.
(b) Six months prior to her narrative.
(c) Two years before she begins her description of the events.
(d) Four years before she begins her narrative.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the boarders does Mrs. Milagros claim is most affected by the letters?

2. What does Camilo agree to do at the home where he travels in Part I, Chapter 5?

3. What does Camilo describe cooking for his father?

4. Why does Mrs. Milagros feel bad after laughing at Camilo?

5. Why does Camilo claim that he takes powders, pills, and syrups?

(see the answer key)

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