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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the children of the Nieto family receive when they turn sixteen?
(a) Driving lessons.
(b) A new suit.
(c) Keys to the pantheon.
(d) Keys to the family car.

2. From what did Carlos's father die?
(a) Cramps.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Stroke.
(d) Heart disease.

3. In Chapter 10, where does Carlos state he would like to be buried?
(a) In the family mausoleum.
(b) At a Christmas tree farm.
(c) In Cuba.
(d) Under an oak tree.

4. According to Chapter 4, which people always read dirty magazines?
(a) Postal workers.
(b) Chauffeurs.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Street vendors.

5. In Chapter 2, what television show does Tony mention?
(a) Leave It to Beaver.
(b) Lassie.
(c) Rin Tin Tin.
(d) My Three Sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a magazine mentioned in Chapter 19, in what year is the world expected to end?

2. How old is Carlos in the anecdote with which chapter 1 opens?

3. What is Eugenio's nickname?

4. Which philosopher does Carlos despise?

5. What do the Cuban children call their birthday cakes?

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