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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the beggar in Carlos's neighborhood?
(a) El Loco.
(b) El Hombre.
(c) El Jabón.
(d) El Carpintero.

2. What city is described in the beginning of chapter 3?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York.
(c) San Juan.
(d) Havana.

3. Carlos notes in Chapter 1 that his Aunt Lucia had been what political figure in a previous life?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) A Hapsburg.
(c) A Bourbon princess.
(d) Cleopatra.

4. What do the Cuban children call their birthday cakes?
(a) Tortas.
(b) Pasteles.
(c) Keikes.
(d) Bollos.

5. What does Carlos see in Chapter 1 that reminds him of the maid's breasts?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Squash.
(c) Eggplants.
(d) Volleyballs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character injures his hand with a firecracker in Chapter 8?

2. As Carlos mentions in Chapter 9, who was the voice of Speedy Gonzalez?

3. What is the only comic book that Carlos has taken on his outing in Chapter 2?

4. What animal do Carlos and his friends try to send into space?

5. What do Carlos and Tony call Santa Claus?

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