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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arturo feels his novel will serve to:
(a) Make him rich and famous
(b) Give his writing to the world
(c) Mend things with his mother
(d) Satisfy his wanderlust

2. What is the event that ends Arturo's friendship with Hellfrick?
(a) Hellfrick's drinking has finally become too much
(b) He is appalled by Hellfrick's killing a calf
(c) He can no longer stand Hellfrick borrowing money
(d) Hellfrick does not share his meal with Arturo

3. Arturo's novel will be published, but Camilla is now:
(a) Going her own way
(b) In a deep state of depression
(c) Employed by a hotel
(d) Ill with tuberculosis

4. When Vera appears in Arturo's room for the first time, he momentarily wants to:
(a) Beat her
(b) Laugh
(c) Kick her out
(d) Hug her

5. Arturo's next story will be based on:
(a) Hellfrick
(b) Sammy
(c) Vera
(d) Camilla

Short Answer Questions

1. When Arturo feels like "Bandini" with Camilla, he:

2. Arturo decides to be nicer to Sammy because he realizes:

3. When Sammy goes to see Camilla, he realizes:

4. When Arturo and Camilla go to the shooting gallery, she:

5. Arturo spends the night sleeping outside because:

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss what happens to Arturo's relationship with Hellfrick.

2. What does Fante accomplish with the character, Vera, and the relationship between her and Arturo?

3. Why does Arturo send the escaped Camilla money, after all of her unkindness toward him?

4. What does Arturo have against Sammy? How does Sammy help Arturo?

5. Arturo is feeling fairly good until Camilla shows up. What emotions does Camilla bring out in Arturo?

6. Why does Arturo return to the Alta Loma hotel after Camilla disappears?

7. What is it that draws Camilla to the abusive Sammy?

8. Why does Arturo swear off the Catholic church in this chapter?

9. Discuss Arturo's response to seeing Camilla laughing over his telegram by going dancing. Is his response predictable?

10. Does maturity has much to do with the constant friction between Arturo and Camilla?

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