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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 327 - 417).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Camino's best friend?
(a) Carline.
(b) Marina.
(c) Nellie.
(d) Verdada.

2. What does Yahaira think Mami looks like rather than an "American-apple-pie mother" (279)?
(a) A supermodel mother.
(b) A Dominican mother.
(c) A tres golpes of a mother.
(d) A professional mother.

3. Who or what does Camino think her shoes are from that Papi brought for her?
(a) Her cousin Willa's hand-me-downs.
(b) The thrift shop.
(c) Her cousin Carmina's hand-me-downs.
(d) Yahaira's hand-me-downs.

4. What does Yahaira think Camino sounds like when she first hears her speak in person?
(a) A singer.
(b) A fake.
(c) A person who knows many languages.
(d) An English professor with perfect English pronunciation.

5. Why is Camino thinking her ability to travel to the United States is in jeopardy in Part III?
(a) Camino's passport is expired.
(b) Camino's Tia might try to stop her from going to the U.S. now that Papi has died.
(c) Camino has had a conviction which might prevent her visa from going through.
(d) Papi was supposed to be securing her visa and travel papers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Camino when Papi dies?

2. Who begins the novena after Papi's funeral?

3. What is the name of the stray dog that hangs around Camino?

4. What did Papi surprise Yahaira with one night at his billiards?

5. Why does Yahaira want to go to a place that is close to the plane crash site?

(see the answer key)

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