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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. Arturo looks at himself in the mirror and tells himself:
(a) He is no more than a simple thief
(b) He is courageous to choose writing as a career
(c) He is a good Catholic
(d) He is an intelligent, good son

2. Camilla's real last name is:
(a) Reyes
(b) Lopez
(c) Garcia
(d) Lombard

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

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

5. A very important figure in Arturo's life is:
(a) His brother
(b) His father
(c) His mother
(d) His cousin

Short Answer Questions

1. As they come out of their churches, Arturo sees the Parkers' and Smiths' faces as:

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

3. On Arturo's wall hangs a picture of:

4. Slinging racial slurs at Camilla is:

5. Mrs. Hargraves makes Arturo feel:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Hargraves position herself with Arturo when they first meet?

3. Discuss the unfair discrimination Arturo experienced as a child..

4. In their final exchange of insults for this chapter, Camilla forces Arturo into kissing her. Discuss the significance of the kiss.

5. After his wild spending spree, Arturo rejects his new belongings. Discuss the reasons for this.

6. How does Arturo reveal his true feelings toward Camilla in this chapter?

7. What role does the resident mouse in Arturo's room play in the story?

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

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

10. Discuss the possible reason that Arturo decided to become a writer, which is couched in this Chapter.

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