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This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Ask the Dust Test | Mid-Book 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. Arturo feels that the only people who really belong in California are:
(a) Those with polo shirts and sunglasses
(b) People who drive expensive cars
(c) The beachcombers
(d) The Mexicans

2. The Long Lost Hills is an essay derived from:
(a) A novel
(b) A college leson
(c) A thirty page letter
(d) A magazine article

3. Arturo considers these people to be worshiping in the church of:
(a) The great I am
(b) Pagans and demons
(c) Some other god
(d) The deluded

4. Arturo inscribes his story to Mrs. Hargraves:
(a) In flowery language
(b) In poetry
(c) As a professional author
(d) With love to her

5. When Arturo gives a prostitute eight dollars, he feels:
(a) Unbearable shame and regret
(b) Happiness and delight with himself
(c) A lightheartedness
(d) A sense of true loyalty

Short Answer Questions

1. Arturo made sure that his story was placed:

2. Hellfrick claims to be:

3. The name of the restaurant where Camilla works is:

4. Judy Palmer's mother finds her daughter reading to Arturo, who is:

5. Arturo expects the milk truck to arrive at:

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on his situation in Chapter 1, do you think someone like Arturo will be successful in his chosen career?

2. Is Arturo stalking Camilla in this chapter?

3. What makes Arturo finally ask his mother for money?

4. What is the irony of Arturo's attitude toward Mexicans?

5. Discuss the unfair discrimination Arturo experienced as a child..

6. Arturo tells Mrs. Hargraves that he never changes his mind. Discuss that statement and why it is ironic.

7. What role does the resident mouse in Arturo's room play in the story?

8. Discuss Camilla's new white shoes.

9. In their final exchange of insults for this chapter, Camilla forces Arturo into kissing her. Discuss the significance of the kiss.

10. Why is Arturo Bandini so mean and insulting to the Mexican waitress?

(see the answer keys)

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