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

2. While Camilla is staying with Arturo, his writing is:
(a) Going downhill
(b) Being neglected
(c) Becoming disorganized
(d) Going well

3. What is the guilt and shame that Arturo feels about having been with Vera?
(a) He feels he has committed the mortal sin of adultery
(b) He feels he has taken advantage of Vera's loneliness
(c) He is sorry that he thought of Camilla the entire time
(d) He feels he has violated Vera's innocence

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(a) Withdrawn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

5. What does Vera offer to do for Arturo when they become intimate?
(a) She offers to drive him home
(b) She offers to be Camilla
(c) She offers to sleep in the living room
(d) She offers to get them a drink

Short Answer Questions

1. Sammy is terminally ill with:

2. How does the author tell us that Vera is an older woman?

3. Because Arturo is now rejecting her, Camilla thinks he:

4. Arturo's responds to Vera's disfigured skin by:

5. What does Vera initially want from Arturo?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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