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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Camino sick about where she is when she finds out her father's remains have been found?
(a) She is at the beach, which she loves, but she is with El Cero, who she hates.
(b) She is looking at the ocean Papi died in.
(c) She is at the cemetery.
(d) She is at the house Papi used to love.

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

3. What does Camino say learning mud is like?
(a) Learning how to love dirt.
(b) Learning how to be vulnerable.
(c) Learning the language of survival.
(d) Learning how to fall.

4. What did Papi tell Yahaira when she quit playing chess?
(a) She will have to find a new sport.
(b) She will not get an allowance any longer.
(c) She will not be able to go to college.
(d) She broke his heart.

5. Where did Papi sometimes take Yahaira to play chess when she was a child?
(a) Washington Heights Park.
(b) Central Park.
(c) Washington Square Park.
(d) The Gramercy.

6. Where did Papi live most of the year?
(a) New York.
(b) Columbia.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) London.

7. What secret does Yahaira learn about Papi about a year before he dies?
(a) He had a son.
(b) He had no family in the Dominican Republic.
(c) He had another wife.
(d) He was sick.

8. What did Papi sometimes call Yahaira?
(a) My sweetheart.
(b) Farfalle.
(c) My cafe latte.
(d) Bella negra.

9. What is Tia's theory about when bad news is coming?
(a) The Saints will try to warn you.
(b) There will be larger waves at sea.
(c) The dogs will start barking.
(d) Rain will start.

10. Where is Yahaira when she hears about her father's death?
(a) Church.
(b) Dance class.
(c) School.
(d) The airport.

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

12. Who do Tia and Camino visit together in Part I, early in the morning?
(a) The woman with cancer.
(b) El Cero.
(c) Camino's grandmother.
(d) Camino's mother.

13. What game does Yahaira excel at?
(a) Chess.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Volleyball.
(d) Field hockey.

14. How did Papi help Carline?
(a) In getting her current good job.
(b) In finding her a good daycare.
(c) In assisting her pay her parking ticket fees.
(d) In assisting her father find help for his alcoholism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Papi own on Dyckman Street?

2. What does Yahaira think her father always travels to the Dominican Republic for?

3. How does Yahaira describe her feelings about chess?

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

5. Who is the single love of Camino's life?

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