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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 241 - 326).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which cousin of Yahaira's asks Mami for money for an engagement ring for his fiance?
(a) Warren.
(b) William.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Walter.

2. Why did some people tell Carline not to name her son?
(a) He was very sickly and might die soon.
(b) It might be better to name him after she sees what he likes to do and what his personality is like.
(c) It is bad luck to name a baby before its first birthday.
(d) It is very bad luck to have to change a baby's name if he ends up not liking it.

3. What does Camino make for Yahaira to eat when she visits?
(a) Sancocho.
(b) Muffaletta.
(c) Tamales.
(d) Pizza.

4. What does Yahaira know Papi used to work as in the Dominican Republic, before she was born?
(a) An accountant.
(b) An architect.
(c) A lifeguard.
(d) A fire fighter.

5. Why does Tia look worried in Part II?
(a) She thinks Camino is not really cut out to be a doctor.
(b) She thinks Papi's spirit is not at peace.
(c) Life as she and Camino knows it has ended with Papi's death.
(d) She thinks Camino is not praying hard enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Papi help Carline?

2. What did Papi wear on his hand?

3. Why is Carline worried about Camino in Part III?

4. Which of the following does Yahaira consider one person could buy with $500,000?

5. What happened when Yahaira really needed to talk to Papi after the incident on the train in Part III?

(see the answer key)

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