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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. What does Camino feel for the first time since Papi's death when she sees Yahaira's face for the first time on video chat?
(a) Anger.
(b) Suspicion.
(c) The absence of just the huge loss of Papi.
(d) Joy.

2. Who invites Yahaira and her mother to grief counseling?
(a) Yahaira's principal.
(b) The neighborhood association.
(c) Yahaira's grandmother.
(d) Yahaira's best friend.

3. Who comforts Yahaira most at the family gathering for her father in Part II?
(a) Tia Julia.
(b) Tio Ramone.
(c) Tio Jorge.
(d) Tia Mabel.

4. What does Camino think she has learned from the Saints in Part III?
(a) You need to respect your elders.
(b) Dance ceremonies are important.
(c) When the crossroads are open to you, you must decide a path.
(d) You need to pray every night.

5. What did Papi once tell Yahaira about forfeiting a chess game?
(a) Forfeit with her eyes closed.
(b) Forfeit with her head down.
(c) Never forfeit.
(d) Forfeit smiling and make the opponent think she let him win.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Papi lose the tip of one finger?

2. What is Yahaira's first language?

3. What makes Camino sick about where she is when she finds out her father's remains have been found?

4. Where does Yahaira's Mami work?

5. What phrase does Yahaira keep repeating about her mother in Part II?

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