Ask the Dust Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ask the Dust Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What is Vera's primary problem?
(a) She has sexual problems
(b) She is overly confident
(c) She is lonely
(d) She is unpleasant looking

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

3. Camilla is institutionalized in:
(a) An addiction clinic
(b) State prison
(c) A mental hospital
(d) A tuberculosis ward

4. What does Vera initially want from Arturo?
(a) She wants him to leave Camilla
(b) She wants him to go drinking with her
(c) She wants him to join her at the Columbia
(d) She wants him to buy her a drink

5. The escapee, Camilla, asks for money from Arturo through:
(a) Notes slipped under his door
(b) Letters from various post offices
(c) Midnight phone calls
(d) Telegrams using an alias

Short Answer Questions

1. While Camilla is staying with Arturo, his writing is:

2. Why does Arturo tell wild stories of his great heroism after the earthquake?

3. Camilla's apartment is:

4. One indication that everything has changed for Arturo is:

5. When Arturo does something nice, he is often:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Vera's opinion of Arturo's writing?

2. What purpose does Willie fill in Camilla's life?

3. What is Arturo's intention when he waits in Camilla's car for her?

4. Do you consider Arturo pathetic for taking Camilla's hat?

5. Arturo finally gets a big break with the publishing of his new book about Vera. What happens to Camilla?

6. What is the symbolism of milk in this chapter?

7. Why does Arturo swear off the Catholic church in this chapter?

8. Why does Arturo return to the Alta Loma hotel after Camilla disappears?

9. What does the sad character, Vera's presence in this chapter represent to Arturo?

10. Arturo is feeling fairly good until Camilla shows up. What emotions does Camilla bring out in Arturo?

(see the answer keys)

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