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 Arturo returns to Camilla's with a nightgown and reading material:
(a) Invites him in seductively
(b) Unlocks the door and goes back to bed
(c) Shrieks and alarms her neighbors
(d) Accepts the gifts and locks him out

2. Camilla's apartment is:
(a) Dirty and untidy
(b) Beautifully decorated
(c) Sparkling and organized
(d) Dark and mysterious

3. What refreshment does Vera bring to Arturo?
(a) Water
(b) Gin
(c) Warm milk
(d) Soda

4. Arturo discovers that Camilla has a:
(a) An addiction to alcohol
(b) A propensity for heroine
(c) Marijuana habit
(d) A cocaine habit

5. Arturo's next story will be based on:
(a) Hellfrick
(b) Camilla
(c) Sammy
(d) Vera

Short Answer Questions

1. Arturo's novel will be published, but Camilla is now:

2. Why does Arturo leave Camilla to return to Los Angeles?

3. Arturo knows he will go to visit Vera. What does he think she will help him with?

4. Arturo's initial response to Camilla's request is to:

5. What is Vera's primary problem?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Arturo no longer feeling particularly threatened by Sammy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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