"Otero's Visitor"

On page 1, the author writes that travelers "had heard of Adolfo’s hospitality and were glad to stop there for a night on their journey." As used here, the word hospitality most likely means

• the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions
• given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
• the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
• firm or stubborn continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

On page 5, Otero's son, Reyes, says to his mother, "Do not be distressed. Father was a good man. We will learn what is disturbing him." As used here, the word distressed most likely means

• not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions
• satisfied with a certain level of achievement, good fortune, etc., and not wishing for more
• entertained; finding pleasure and humor in a given situation
• suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain

On page 6 the author writes, "through some unseen force, the patio door flew open and the curtains parted as if someone had gently walked through them." According to clues in the story, this "someone" most likely is

• the stranger
• Adolfo Otero
• Adolfo Otero's spirit
• one of the armed men

The author foreshadows the second arrival of the stranger by mentioning

• Reyes' mixing a "warm coffee with sweet sugar" in the kitchen
• a "violent sandstorm" and wind that "whirled the sand in heaps against the hacienda"
• that the organ is "a fine instrument”  whose "tone becomes more and more mellow”
• that "three armed men stood in [Adolfo's] archway."

Which event happened first?

• Adolfo Otero seated himself in front of the fireplace where he sat looking at the embers, dreaming who-knows-what dreams.
• The stranger demanded, “You must hide this for me, and when I return you must give it back. Guard it with your life!”
• Mamacita told Reyes, “Your father has been walking in this room many nights. I am trying to find what is disturbing his spirit.”
• The stranger hesitated, wondering whether or not to inform Reyes of the purpose of his visit.

One night when the wind was howling, Carla was awakened by 

• wolves crying in the distance. 
• rifle shots nearby.
• loud shouting up stairs. 
• the sound of footsteps in the living room.. 

In the final paragraph of the story, Reyes discovered that 

• the beautiful organ had been damaged. 
• the secret hiding place was empty.
• the stranger had left a gold coin behind.
• the stranger was actually a member of his family. 

Clues in the story suggest that Adolfo Otero couldn't rest peacefully until

• he felt certain that his children and grandchildren were happy. 
• the beautiful organ was given to someone who appreciated how valuable it was. 
• the box he accepted was returned to its owner. 
• he was sure that his wife was well taken care of. 

Which statement is true?

• Adolfo told his wife where the box was hidden.
• The stranger decided not to tell Reyes the purpose of his visit.
• When the stranger heard the footsteps, he became alarmed. 
• Adolfo opened the box against the stranger's wishes. 

The author states, "Even when the sun vanished behind the mountains, the wind did not diminish." As used here, the meaning of the word diminish is

• increase
• swirl
• howl
• decrease