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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 Arturo does something nice, he is often:
(a) Temporarily humbled
(b) Headed for another religious breakthrough
(c) Self-congratulatory
(d) Angry at himself

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

3. Arturo expresses his love for Camilla by:
(a) Writing her a letter
(b) Sending her a telegram
(c) Writing a poem about her
(d) Including her in his latest novel

4. Camilla's puppy, Willie, provides her with a sense of:
(a) Ways to stay busy
(b) Comfort and joy
(c) Agitation and restlessness
(d) A sense of purpose

5. In this chapter, Arturo may have realized that:
(a) It is much better living farther away from Hellfrick
(b) Camilla is his one, lifelong true love
(c) Having a car may be more trouble than it's worth
(d) Success in his career is not what makes him ultimately happy

Short Answer Questions

1. What has changed for Arturo emotionally in this chapter?

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

3. When Camilla and Arturo go to visit Sammy, Camilla becomes:

4. Arturo calls Camilla a cheap imitation of:

5. What does Vera think of Arturo's writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the emotional "dance" that goes on between Arturo and Camilla. Why are they unable to get along?

2. Does maturity has much to do with the constant friction between Arturo and Camilla?

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

4. Arturo seems invigorated by having experienced the earthquake in Long Beach. Why is he so vocal and full of stories about his heroism?

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

6. What does Arturo have against Sammy? How does Sammy help Arturo?

7. Discuss what happens to Arturo's relationship with Hellfrick.

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

9. Why does Arturo send the escaped Camilla money, after all of her unkindness toward him?

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

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