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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 161 - 240).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yahaira want to call her mother's family members who come asking for money immediately after Papi's death?
(a) Cucarachas.
(b) Matadonas.
(c) Farfalles.
(d) Rollenos.

2. What does the lady at the ice cream shop do for Carline and Camino?
(a) Gives them a job.
(b) Gives them popcorn.
(c) Gives them free ice cream.
(d) Gives them money.

3. Where did Camino's mother meet Papi?
(a) They were set up on a blind date.
(b) They were childhood friends who reconnected at El Malecon.
(c) They met at a bar.
(d) They met at a dance class.

4. What happened to Yahaira on the subway that haunts her in Part III?
(a) She was injured when her hand got caught in a door.
(b) She was sexually assaulted.
(c) She was robbed of her phone and money.
(d) She saw someone die.

5. What did Camino learn when she was young about how to talk of the dying?
(a) To talk of the dying in the same breath as talking about flowers.
(b) Not to talk of them as if they are already dead.
(c) Never to talk of the dying in the same breath as talking about money.
(d) To talk of the dying as if they have a long time left to be young.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yahaira's Mami say in the grief group session?

2. How old is Camino when Papi dies?

3. Why does Tia look worried in Part II?

4. What did Papi tell Yahaira when she quit playing chess?

5. Who drives Camino to the airport to collect Papi?

(see the answer key)

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