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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arturo's attitude toward Mexicans is:
(a) He feels a kinship with them
(b) They frighten him
(c) Changes, depending upon his mood
(d) He feels repulsion toward them

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

3. Arturo's attitude toward women is:
(a) He is very afraid of them
(b) He feels a kinship with them
(c) He feels hatred toward them.
(d) He feels repulsion toward them

4. The hotel guest who was interested in Filipinos:
(a) Was a fan of Mexicans
(b) Enjoyed Artro's story
(c) Discriminated against Italians
(d) Finally found one

5. In Arturo's note he wants Camilla to understand that:
(a) Not every customer is a bum
(b) Her other customers are bums
(c) He is not a drinker
(d) Most customers are hungrier than him

6. Instead of leaving the hotel for good, Arturo decides to:
(a) Take an afternoon nap
(b) Take a walk and get some coffee
(c) Work on his writing
(d) Write a letter to his editor

7. Arturo is especially arrogant now because:
(a) He has gotten published twice
(b) He doesn't need Camilla now
(c) He has new clothes
(d) He is richer than Mrs. Hargraves

8. Arturo's new clothing makes him feel:
(a) Remorseful over his purchases
(b) Itchy all over
(c) Hogtied and like a buffoon
(d) Wealthy and famous

9. Arturo reveals his own "dirty" side by:
(a) Leaving beer all over the table
(b) Smoking a used cigarette butt
(c) Wearing dirty clothing
(d) Spitting in the gutter

10. Except for one nickel, Arturo uses the small amount of money from Hellfrick to:
(a) Buy milk
(b) Pay rent
(c) Buy cookies
(d) Buy writing paper

11. After his big shopping spree, Arturo discovers:
(a) He is addicted to shopping
(b) He is a true Californian
(c) He is broke
(d) He likes his familiar clothing

12. The ride Arturo and Sammy take in Camilla's car is:
(a) Pleasant and smooth
(b) Sentimental
(c) Loud and bumpy
(d) Wreckless and dangerous

13. The milk Arturo steals turns out to be:
(a) Sour
(b) Buttermilk
(c) Fresh
(d) Cream

14. When Arturo gives a prostitute eight dollars, he feels:
(a) A sense of true loyalty
(b) Happiness and delight with himself
(c) A lightheartedness
(d) Unbearable shame and regret

15. Judy Palmer is a:
(a) The daughter of Mrs. Hargraves
(b) Fourteen year old girl
(c) A homeless child
(d) A local prostitute

Short Answer Questions

1. Arturo visits a prostitute in Chapter 2. He considers her:

2. Why does Arturo consider the prostitute to be cleaner than he is?

3. Arturo comments that the restaurant's expensive Scotch is:

4. Arturo is afraid of:

5. Hellfrick diverts the milkman's attention by:

(see the answer keys)

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