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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what sin is Carlos especially prone, as described in Chapter 14?
(a) Lying.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) Blasphemy.
(d) Theft.

2. As mentioned in Chapter 22, Carlos's wife buys him a poster of which actress?
(a) Doris Day.
(b) Marilyn Monroe.
(c) Judy Garland.
(d) Kim Novak.

3. How old is Carlos in the anecdote with which chapter 1 opens?
(a) Five.
(b) Thirty-five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

4. In which city does chapter 21 open?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Havana.
(c) Miami.
(d) New York City.

5. What is the Spanish word for disillusionment?
(a) Desengaño.
(b) Camiseta.
(c) Ejecución.
(d) Cohete.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Chapter 20, what type of cooking does Carlos find particularly horrifying?

3. In Chapter 11, who sits on Carlos's head?

4. What is the name of the Nietos' family doctor?

5. A diorama of which place fills Carlos's dining room?

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