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. When Camilla and Arturo go to visit Sammy, Camilla becomes:
(a) Withdrawn
(b) Subservient
(c) Dangerous
(d) Protective

2. What does Arturo observe the group of Protestants doing after the earthquake?
(a) Singing cheap hymns
(b) Gathering for prayers
(c) Saying the Pledge of Allegiance
(d) Listening to music

3. When Sammy goes to see Camilla, he realizes:
(a) She has been physically abused
(b) She has fallen into alcoholism
(c) She is a drug addict
(d) She is hopelessly ill

4. After writing his attack on the Catholic church, Arturo:
(a) Sends it to the Pope
(b) Disposes of it
(c) Mails it to his childhood priest
(d) Mails it to his mother

5. When Arturo and Camilla go to the shooting gallery, she:
(a) Is unhappy with her own performance
(b) Is disgusted that Arturo cannot shoot well
(c) Wishes Arturo would be more generous
(d) Is attracted to others at the gallery

Short Answer Questions

1. Hellfrick helps Arturo:

2. Camilla's puppy, Willie, provides her with a sense of:

3. At the beach, Arturo hates the seagulls, and Camilla hates the:

4. Arturo calls Camilla a cheap imitation of:

5. Sammy is terminally ill with:

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Arturo's response to his sexual success with Vera.

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

3. What does Fante accomplish with the character, Vera, and the relationship between her and Arturo?

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

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

6. Why does Arturo try to retrieve his telegram before it is delivered to Camilla?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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