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

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) Suspicion.
(b) Joy.
(c) Anger.
(d) The absence of just the huge loss of Papi.

2. Why is Carline worried about Camino in Part III?
(a) Camino has been angry lately.
(b) Some girls she knows told her they saw Camino with El Cero at the beach.
(c) Camino has asked her to borrow money.
(d) Camino has been getting bad grades.

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

4. What word or words does Mami use to describe what Tio Jorge was to Papi?
(a) Brother in arms.
(b) Consentido.
(c) Fixer.
(d) Consigliere.

5. Where does Camino hide the bills from her school?
(a) Under her mattress.
(b) Under a candle Tia never moves.
(c) Under a loose floorboard.
(d) In the shed.

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

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

8. What does Mami tell Yahaira to do when she is getting upset at first learning about Camino?
(a) Take a walk.
(b) Eat.
(c) Breathe.
(d) Talk to Dre.

9. What is one reason Yahaira thinks she wants to meet Camino?
(a) She might have answers about Yahaira's own mother.
(b) She might be able to help Yahaira with her Spanish.
(c) She might feel like a piece of Papi.
(d) She might have advice about how to apply to college.

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

11. What food had Yahaira never had until eating dinner at the Johnsons' house?
(a) Burgers.
(b) Meatloaf.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Spaghetti.

12. Who does Tia tell Camino the cost of Papi's funeral will be covered by?
(a) The city.
(b) Papi's brother.
(c) Tia.
(d) Papi's wife.

13. What does Mami tell Yahaira after her father's wake?
(a) She thinks they should take a trip for Yahaira's birthday.
(b) She thinks they should get a dog.
(c) She thinks they should buy a new house.
(d) She thinks they should invite Camino for a visit.

14. When and where did Tia once teach Camino how to dance?
(a) At Tia's friend's dance studio.
(b) At the ceremonies to the drums of the santero.
(c) At the dance hall.
(d) At weddings and christenings.

15. What does Camino think Tia is "armored" in in Part III (161)?
(a) Her Sinners.
(b) Her Saints.
(c) Her Money.
(d) Her Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Yahaira learn in history that the Greeks made sure was in their pockets when they died?

2. What happened when Yahaira really needed to talk to Papi after the incident on the train in Part III?

3. Against whose wishes did Mami marry Papi, according to Yahaira?

4. Where is the memorial for Papi in New York?

5. What color does Tia believe young girls should not wear?

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