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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 Arturo think about the sailors?
(a) That they drink far too much
(b) That even they have what he cannot have
(c) That they live dangerous lives
(d) That they are young and foolish

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(b) Withdrawn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

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

4. When Sammy goes to see Camilla, he realizes:
(a) She has fallen into alcoholism
(b) She is hopelessly ill
(c) She is a drug addict
(d) She has been physically abused

5. Arturo's initial response to Camilla's request is to:
(a) Throw her out of his apartment
(b) Write a nice goodbye letter to Sammy
(c) Ignore her and go back to his novel
(d) Write a scathing, hurtful letter to Sammy

Short Answer Questions

1. One indication that everything has changed for Arturo is:

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

3. Finally admitting she is in love with Sammy, Camilla asks Arturo to:

4. What is it about Vera that lingers in the room?

5. The priest Arturo sees has an objection to the passage in Arturo's story dealing with:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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