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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Camino demand of Yahaira before Yahaira comes to the Dominican Republic?
(a) Papi's will.
(b) $10,000.
(c) A picture of Papi that she has always wanted.
(d) A U.S. passport.

2. What seems easiest to Camino in terms of her burgeoning relationship with her sister in Part IV?
(a) Not to get too attached and not to give her a reason to get attached to Camino either.
(b) To try to get to know Yahaira's Mami.
(c) To try to figure out which one of them Papi loved better.
(d) To ask Yahaira to teach her how to play chess to ingratiate herself to her.

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

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

5. How does Camino reach out to Yahaira at first?
(a) Through a social media message.
(b) She shows up at her door.
(c) In a written letter.
(d) With a phone call.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Camino hide the bills from her school?

2. What is the problem with playing a game against yourself, according to Yahaira, as Papi had done for so long?

3. What is all Yahaira wants in Part IV?

4. Why does Carline's boyfriend fetch Tia and Camino in Part III?

5. Why did some people tell Carline not to name her son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Carline tell Camino she is concerned about Camino in Part III?

2. What enormous secret does Tia finally tell Camino in Part III?

3. What does Yahaira think about the behavior of some of Mami's relatives after they find out about the airline settlement money?

4. What does Yahaira remember about a harrowing train ride in Part III?

5. What does Mami tell Yahaira about her reasons for not having Camino come to stay with them?

6. When does Camino begin to think she might "hate" her sister Yahaira?

7. How does Yahaira know Papi used to feel about flowers?

8. What does Yahaira decide to do regarding Camino's friend request, and what does she actually do?

9. What does Yahaira leave at the shrine for Papi?

10. What is worrying Camino about planning for her father's funeral?

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