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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) Wilson.
(c) William.
(d) Walter.

2. What does Yahaira think her father always travels to the Dominican Republic for?
(a) To find a new house for Yahaira there.
(b) Negocios.
(c) To work at the beach.
(d) To cook in a restaurant for the summer.

3. What did Papi own on Dyckman Street?
(a) A pizza parlour.
(b) A laundromat.
(c) A check-cashing facility.
(d) A billiards.

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

5. What language does Carline's father pray in?
(a) Russian.
(b) Kreyol.
(c) French.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Papi once tell Yahaira about forfeiting a chess game?

2. Why is Camino thinking her ability to travel to the United States is in jeopardy in Part III?

3. What is Camino's first reaction to the news of her father's death?

4. What is the phrase for giving birth that Camino loves?

5. What does Camino think Carline's baby looks like when he is born?

(see the answer key)

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