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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. Where is Vera's old elementary school located?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) 104th and Lexington.
(c) 92nd and Herald Square.
(d) The Meatpacking District.

2. Who is Roberto's older brother?
(a) Frankie Vega.
(b) Roberto Vega.
(c) Bert Vega.
(d) Googie Vega.

3. Which club do Vera and Bodega want to go to?
(a) The Palladium.
(b) The Rainbow Round.
(c) The Green Room.
(d) The Salsa Verde.

4. What does Bodega want to do right before he sees Vera for the first time?
(a) Make a financial deal.
(b) Smoke a joint.
(c) Eat ice cream.
(d) Paint a mural.

5. What does Quinonez compare the neighborhood to after Salazar's death?
(a) A party.
(b) A tomb.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A classroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sapo do to Mr. Blessington that shocks everyone in the class, including Mr. Blessington?

2. What is Nazario's impression of the meeting in Queens as he explains it to Julio in Round 8?

3. What does Pastor Vasquez always wear?

4. Why is Julio worried Blanca will make a connection between news reports of Salazar's death and Sapo?

5. Who does Nazario say Bodega will take care of first from the fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Negra want Julio to do for her after Victor beats her up badly?

2. What happens to Julio's and Blanca's apartment in Part IV, and who is there immediately to help them?

3. Why does Julio go to Blanca's church in Part IV?

4. Why does Bodega want Julio with him to meet Vera for the first time?

5. What does Vera ask Bodega to teach her that Julio thinks is strange in Part IV?

6. What does Julio tell Blanca he really thinks about the Bible?

7. What do Bodega and Vera try to get Julio to do with them when they show up at his door in Part IV?

8. Why does Blanca want to try to get Claudia and Roberto Vega together?

9. Why does Sapo bite Mr. Blessington in high school?

10. Why does Julio go to Queens with Nazario, and what happens there?

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