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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. The priest Arturo sees has an objection to the passage in Arturo's story dealing with:
(a) The Holy Sacrament
(b) The Catechism
(c) The Rosary
(d) The Liturgy

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

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

4. How does Arturo escape from Vera at the bar?
(a) He loses himself in a pinball game
(b) He sneaks out from the men's room to a back alley
(c) He pretends to be sick
(d) He joins a group of friends and leaves

5. What is the event that ends Arturo's friendship with Hellfrick?
(a) He can no longer stand Hellfrick borrowing money
(b) Hellfrick does not share his meal with Arturo
(c) Hellfrick's drinking has finally become too much
(d) He is appalled by Hellfrick's killing a calf

Short Answer Questions

1. After some champagne, Arturo's attitude toward the prostitutes is that:

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

3. After sending his telegram, Arturo tries to:

4. In this chapter, Arturo may have realized that:

5. Arturo's next story will be based on:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Discuss Arturo's response to seeing Camilla laughing over his telegram by going dancing. Is his response predictable?

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

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