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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Arturo tell wild stories of his great heroism after the earthquake?
(a) To create humor in a bad situation
(b) To get some attention from those who were not there
(c) To soothe his deep fear of earthquakes
(d) To impress people with his religious faith

2. Arturo gives the bartender, to give to Camilla:
(a) A note telling her off
(b) A tip for the coffee
(c) A signed copy of his book
(d) A signed copy of the menu

3. Sammy is terminally ill with:
(a) A brain tumor
(b) Lung cancer
(c) Tuberculosis
(d) Alcoholism

4. Hellfrick helps Arturo:
(a) Learn how to steal money for food
(b) Identify his moral boundaries
(c) Figure out his next novel
(d) Decide not to drink alcohol

5. Arturo's initial response to Camilla's request is to:
(a) Write a nice goodbye letter to Sammy
(b) Write a scathing, hurtful letter to Sammy
(c) Throw her out of his apartment
(d) Ignore her and go back to his novel

Short Answer Questions

1. Arturo immediately identifies an aspect of Camilla that he can criticize, which is:

2. Rather than just paying Arturo what he owes him, Hellfrick instead:

3. Arturo expects the milk truck to arrive at:

4. Arturo's new clothing makes him feel:

5. Arturo is especially arrogant now because:

(see the answer key)

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