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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the principal of Carlos's school?
(a) Brother Juan José.
(b) Brother Francis.
(c) Brother Ignatius.
(d) Brother Néstor María.

2. In Chapter 2, what television show does Tony mention?
(a) Rin Tin Tin.
(b) Lassie.
(c) My Three Sons.
(d) Leave It to Beaver.

3. What is the place where Carlos lives mentally while he waits to be sent to the United States?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Hades.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Limbo.

4. What do the Cuban children call their birthday cakes?
(a) Tortas.
(b) Keikes.
(c) Pasteles.
(d) Bollos.

5. Where does Carlos work?
(a) A bar.
(b) The Holiday Inn.
(c) The Hilton Hotel.
(d) A Mexican restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 6, whom does Carlos imagine at the window?

2. What fruit does Carlos discuss at length in Chapter 25?

3. Who is driving the car discussed in Chapter 26?

4. What is Carlos's father's profession?

5. What holiday is the Nieto family celebrating at the beginning of Chapter 24?

(see the answer key)

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