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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arturo's writer's block is so strong that he:
(a) Writes his mother asking for an idea
(b) Prays to St. Theresa for an idea
(c) Curses himself and gives up
(d) Converses with the mouse about an idea

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

3. Camilla's apartment is:
(a) Dirty and untidy
(b) Beautifully decorated
(c) Sparkling and organized
(d) Dark and mysterious

4. Rather than just paying Arturo what he owes him, Hellfrick instead:
(a) Arranges for Arturo to steal milk
(b) Steals milk for Arturo from his friend
(c) Asks him for more money
(d) Provides him with alcohol

5. As they come out of their churches, Arturo sees the Parkers' and Smiths' faces as:
(a) Drawn
(b) Bleak
(c) Sad
(d) White

Short Answer Questions

1. Arturo's first inscription to Camilla calls her:

2. At the beach, Camilla disappears:

3. When Arturo is desperately trying to save Camilla, he thinks of writing about the incident, but is worried about:

4. Many people have come to California because of:

5. Arturo's newly published story will be entitled:

(see the answer key)

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