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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following relatives of Herberto's does NOT fight in the Bay of Pigs?
(a) His older brother.
(b) His younger brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His uncle.

2. Who does Constancia think is responsible for the attack on Herberto?
(a) A random attacker.
(b) A disgruntled business partner.
(c) A jaded ex-lover.
(d) A radical exile group.

3. Which character believes her face is slowly transforming into her mother's, and feels that she no longer recognizes her reflection in the mirror?
(a) Constancia Aguero.
(b) Dulce Aguero.
(c) Blanca Aguero.
(d) Reina Aguero.

4. How many volumes of books does Reina keep in her apartment?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Three thousand.
(c) None. Reina is terrified of books.
(d) Three.

5. What unusual food item does Bengt feed Dulce in his hotel room?
(a) Egg yolks.
(b) Dried figs.
(c) Salmon caviar.
(d) Jalapeno skins.

6. What do Constancia's relatives tell her about Gonzalo Cruz while at the family funeral?
(a) That Gonzalo is getting divorced.
(b) That Gonzalo has gone bankrupt.
(c) That Gonzalo has just won the lottery.
(d) That Gonzalo is dying.

7. How does Ignacio Aguero die?
(a) He was killed in a car accident.
(b) He shot himself.
(c) He died of a broken heart.
(d) He jumped off a bridge.

8. What does Reina offer to La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre in prayer?
(a) A wrench.
(b) A hollyhock.
(c) A purse of coins.
(d) A lock of her hair.

9. What characteristic of his favorite animal does Ignacio find particularly attractive?
(a) Their ability to exploit larger animals.
(b) Their simple construction.
(c) Their ability to survive in any terrain.
(d) Their carefree existence.

10. How long does Reina sit in the Cuban government's office before she receives the answer about her visa to travel to America?
(a) Five months.
(b) Five days.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Five hours.

11. How old is the man Reina's daughter intends to marry?
(a) In his thirties.
(b) In his forties.
(c) In his sixties.
(d) In his fifties.

12. Which of Abelardo's family members does Dulce steal money and jewelry from?
(a) His sister.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His mother.
(d) His grandmother.

13. What is the name of the swamp Ignacio and Blanca are working in?
(a) Zapatos Swamp.
(b) Verano Swamp.
(c) Wallaby Swamp.
(d) Xerxes Swamp.

14. Which of the following characters works as a prostitute to make a living?
(a) Dulce Aguero.
(b) Reina Aguero.
(c) Blanca Aguero.
(d) Constancia Aguero.

15. What nickname does Reina receive from her co-workers?
(a) Compañera Africana.
(b) Compañera Americanish.
(c) Compañera Atlantia.
(d) Compañera Amazona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which animal does Ignacio claim is his favorite when asked by Dr. Forrest?

2. How long after moving in with Abelardo does Ducle run away?

3. In what level of his education does Ignacio meet Dr. Samuel Forrest?

4. What instrument does Ignacio's mother play?

5. Which animals live in paddocks at Hialeah Park?

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