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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Alta Loma Hotel is in L.A's:
(a) Long Beach area
(b) Bunker Hill District
(c) Black Belt district
(d) Laguna Beach district

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

4. None of the guests who stayed in the hotel ever:
(a) Had read The Little Dog Laughed
(b) Were respectful of Arturo's talent
(c) Liked Mrs. Hargraves
(d) Were kind to Arturo

5. Arturo thinks he might have gone to see a friend that night, who:
(a) Is a Communist or Marxist
(b) Is the head of the local Communist party
(c) Is a drug dealer
(d) Is a patron of the Columbia Buffet

Short Answer Questions

1. In Arturo's note he wants Camilla to understand that:

2. Arturo reveals his own "dirty" side by:

3. What does Arturo do to Camilla when he learns he has been tricked?

4. Arturo's new clothing makes him feel:

5. His departure from the prostitute's room leaves Arturo feeling:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony of Arturo's attitude toward Mexicans?

2. Why does Arturo give Mrs. Hargraves an extra five dollars with his rent payment?

3. Discuss Arturo's feelings toward those people he sees coming out of their church.

4. What is the basis of Arturo's daring move to Los Angeles? What has given him the courage to relocate?

5. Why does Arturo mention Benny Cohen in this chapter?

6. How does Arturo survive his deep depression and low self-worth?

7. What does Arturo's interaction with Judy Palmer tell us about him?

8. Why does Camilla pull a frightening trick on Arturo at the beach?

9. Discuss Camilla's new white shoes.

10. Discuss the possible reasons why Hackmuth made the decision to publish Arturo's thirty-page letter.

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