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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 was Celina born?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1900.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1927.

2. Who came to New York in the fall of 1965?
(a) Pope Paul VI.
(b) The President.
(c) Barbara Steisand.
(d) Gloria Estephan.

3. Who is Ana's husband?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Moncho.
(c) Juli.
(d) Jimmy.

4. What branch of the armed forces does Celina join?
(a) The Coast Guard.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The women's Army Corps.

5. Who refuses to come see Celina while she is mourning Papi's death?
(a) Ana.
(b) Father Dolan.
(c) Abuelita.
(d) Tit Carmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of a big fight between Mami and Papi, what item does Sonia make sure is always in the house?

2. Although Juli's education is limited, in what area does he have a natural skill?

3. What is Celina's job?

4. How old is Sonia when she is diagnosed?

5. What happens at Abuelita's parties after the children go to bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Celina meet Juli?

2. What are Sonia's trips to the grocery store with Papi like, in Chapter 2?

3. How does Mami respond to Papi's death?

4. How does Juli's death impact Abuelita?

5. How does Sonia feel about school in the third grade?

6. Why do Sonia and Abuelita go to the vivero in Chapter 2?

7. Why does the family move in Chapter 5?

8. Despite Celina's sadness why does Father Dolan refuse to visit her?

9. In Chapter 5, why is Sonia confused about Mami's grief?

10. What is Sonia's response to the needle Mr. RIvera uses her in the Prologue?

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