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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Coda, Reina and Constancia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Constancia hit Reina over the head with, knocking her overboard?
(a) An oar.
(b) A shovel.
(c) A rock.
(d) A book.

2. What does Constancia do with Herberto's body?
(a) She refuses to deal with Herberto's corpse.
(b) She buries it in Cuba.
(c) She has it cremated.
(d) She has it sent back to Miami.

3. Which of Ignacio's family members is diagnosed with cancer while Ignacio is in college?
(a) His father.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mother.

4. What is the name of Ignacio's first published book?
(a) Cuba's Dying Birds.
(b) Cuba's Dangerous Birds.
(c) Cuba's Dancing Birds.
(d) Cuba's Diving Birds.

5. After leaving Abelardo, what does Dulce find a job doing?
(a) Teaching English.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Baking.
(d) Nannying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Blanca's death does Ignacio die?

2. What does Reina claim their mother kept hidden in a pouch around her neck?

3. When Reina sees herself naked, how large does she think she is?

4. During what month of the year do Ignacio and Blanca head to the swamps in search of the elusive animal?

5. What is Ignacio's mother's name?

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