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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The hot sand in Los Angeles is coming from:
(a) The Sahara Desert
(b) The Mojave Desert
(c) The Pacific Ocean beaches
(d) The dirt and smog from the street

2. What is it about Vera that lingers in the room?
(a) Her scent
(b) Her sense of hope
(c) Her negativity
(d) Her sadness

3. Arturo's more positive fantasies involve:
(a) Traveling the globe as a writer
(b) Seeing his article published as a book
(c) Admiration from women and writing success
(d) Returning to his mother

4. What does Arturo listen for on the Marines' broadcast?
(a) He tries to learn if the earthquake has destroyed LA
(b) He listens for Camilla's name as one of the deceased
(c) He listens for news of traffic to LA
(d) He tries to determine whether the quake has ended

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The name of the restaurant where Camilla works is:

2. Arturo is considering leaving LA because he cannot pay his rent, but his current, most pressing problem is:

3. Camilla runs after Arturo because:

4. With his novel published, Arturo's life has:

5. What does Arturo observe the group of Protestants doing after the earthquake?

(see the answer key)

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