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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ironic thing Arturo says to Mrs. Hargraves about the rent is:
(a) He has now arrived as an author
(b) He never changes his mind
(c) He wants to pay her for her kindness
(d) He can afford anything now

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

3. Many people have come to California because of:
(a) The money
(b) The sunshine
(c) Better restaurants
(d) The desert

4. For his story, Arturo receives the whopping sum of:
(a) $100
(b) $350
(c) $175
(d) $500

5. On Arturo's wall hangs a picture of:
(a) Camilla Lopez
(b) Judy Palmer
(c) Mr. J. C. Hackmuth
(d) Mr. Hargraves

6. Mrs. Hargraves makes Arturo feel:
(a) Afraid
(b) Guilty
(c) Angry
(d) Happy

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

8. Whe he arrives at the restaurant, Arturo's mood is one of:
(a) Sadness and anger
(b) Joy and bliss
(c) Rage
(d) Somberness and anxiety

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

10. Arturo considers these people to be worshiping in the church of:
(a) Some other god
(b) Pagans and demons
(c) The great I am
(d) The deluded

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

12. Arturo feels that not having been with a woman has:
(a) Limited his inspiration
(b) Pleased his mother
(c) Made him fearful
(d) Kept him a good Catholic

13. Judy Palmer's mother finds her daughter reading to Arturo, who is:
(a) In the hotel lobby
(b) Lying on his bed, listening
(c) Holding her in his lap
(d) Taking a shower

14. Hellfrick claims to be:
(a) A Catholic
(b) A good friend
(c) A vegetarian
(d) An honest man

15. What is Arturo's ultimate humiliation in this chapter?
(a) Camilla's nudity
(b) He becomes lost in the fog and darkness
(c) He almost drowns in the ocean
(d) He cries over not being able to save Camilla

Short Answer Questions

1. The Long Lost Hills is an essay derived from:

2. Both Camilla and Arturo put on a facade of:

3. What does Arturo decide to do with the prostitute?

4. Arturo expects the milk truck to arrive at:

5. The ride Arturo and Sammy take in Camilla's car is:

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