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

2. What does Camilo agree to do in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) Paint the man's dog.
(b) Leave the man's daughter alone.
(c) Answer a few questions.
(d) Restore a painting.

3. Which of the following best describes how Camilo works?
(a) Under bright lights, with all of the blinds open.
(b) Thoroughly engaged in his work.
(c) Easily distracted.
(d) With loud music.

4. What does the person want who arrives at Camilo's studio in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) To offer him money to leave his daughter alone.
(b) To run away with him.
(c) To get help with a painting.
(d) To ask some questions.

5. Which of the boarders does Mrs. Milagros claim is most affected by the letters?
(a) Matilde.
(b) Beatricita.
(c) Camilo.
(d) Eufrasia.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following best describes how Camilo is treated by the man with whom he interacts in Part I, Chapter 5?

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

5. What do Mrs. Milagros and her daughters do without discussing or agreeing to it, in Part I, Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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