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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. What does Vera think of Arturo's writing?
(a) It is no good
(b) She has not read it
(c) It is brilliant
(d) It is mediocre

2. Sammy tells Arturo that Mexican girls:
(a) Prefer men with disabilities
(b) Don't like to be treated like human beings
(c) Are attracted to men who are sensitive
(d) Are always trouble in a relationship

3. What is it about Vera that lingers in the room?
(a) Her sadness
(b) Her sense of hope
(c) Her scent
(d) Her negativity

4. At the beach, Arturo hates the seagulls, and Camilla hates the:
(a) Kids
(b) Wind
(c) Sand
(d) Crabs

5. Because Arturo is now rejecting her, Camilla thinks he:
(a) Has lost his mind
(b) Is a homosexual
(c) Has another girlfriend
(d) Is in love with Sammy

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Arturo returns to Camilla's with a nightgown and reading material:

3. Arturo spends the night sleeping outside because:

4. Arturo feels his novel will serve to:

5. What does Vera offer to do for Arturo when they become intimate?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is it that draws Camilla to the abusive Sammy?

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

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

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

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