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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Carline not go to the hospital to have her baby?
(a) Her ex-boyfriend works at the hospital and he is abusive and dangerous.
(b) The baby is coming too fast and there is no time to get her there.
(c) She hates hospitals.
(d) She can not pay for the hospital.

2. Where is the memorial for Papi in New York?
(a) Outside of his billiard hall.
(b) Outside of his house.
(c) At his church.
(d) At his favorite bar.

3. How does Yahaira respond to Camino's first message?
(a) She tells Camino she needs Camino to come to New York to visit her.
(b) She does not reply.
(c) She tells Camino she does not want to speak with her again.
(d) She tells her she thinks they should video chat.

4. What does the money in the amount of the airline's compensation offer for Papi's death make Yahaira think of?
(a) A game show.
(b) Escaping.
(c) Inequality.
(d) Another dimension.

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

6. What did Papi surprise Yahaira with one night at his billiards?
(a) A new set of Shakespeare books.
(b) A cake and a glass of coke with a splash of rum.
(c) A burger and a beer.
(d) A new chess set.

7. What does Yahaira compare the tension in her house with Mami to?
(a) A fox.
(b) A thief.
(c) A winged monster.
(d) A worm.

8. Which cousin of Yahaira's asks Mami for money for an engagement ring for his fiance?
(a) Walter.
(b) William.
(c) Warren.
(d) Wilson.

9. Where does Camino leave the money Yahaira wires her?
(a) Under her mattress.
(b) In the shed.
(c) Taped to Papi's picture on TIa's altar.
(d) She gives it to Carline.

10. What does Tia tell Camino about her sister in New York City?
(a) She is two years older than Camino.
(b) She is eager to meet Camino.
(c) She is two months younger than Camino.
(d) Camino's father wanted them to meet soon.

11. What is all Yahaira wants in Part IV?
(a) Her father back.
(b) Her mother to go back to normal.
(c) Dre to start acting as if she really loves Yahaira.
(d) Her sister to come live with her.

12. What does Mami tell Yahaira when Yahaira asks Mami if she wishes Yahaira looked more like her?
(a) Yahaira would be more attractive if she wore more makeup.
(b) Yahaira looks just like Mami.
(c) Mami has her fingerprints all over Yahaira and she does not need the world to see them to know they are there.
(d) Yahaira looks like a blend of Papi and Mami.

13. What does Camino know she was not born to?
(a) Patience.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

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

15. Against whose wishes did Mami marry Papi, according to Yahaira?
(a) Camino's.
(b) Papi's sister.
(c) Her father.
(d) Papi's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Carline call her baby?

3. Who did Yahaira play at chess the last time she had ever played chess, as she remembers in Part III?

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

5. Which singer does Dre love and listen to in Part III?

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