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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, where does Carlos see the shape of Cuba?
(a) In an English muffin.
(b) In the clouds.
(c) In an ink stain on his desk.
(d) In the coffee stain on his favorite shirt.

2. What does the Spanish word "cohetes" mean?
(a) Firecrackers.
(b) Fire ants.
(c) Wasps.
(d) Lemonade.

3. In Chapter 11, where does young Carlos's head get stuck?
(a) In a car door.
(b) In a pew.
(c) Under the sofa.
(d) In a hat that is too small.

4. In Chapter 11, who sits on Carlos's head?
(a) Louis XVI.
(b) Eugenio.
(c) Tony.
(d) Ernesto.

5. Chapter 3 mentions whom as the translator of the Bible into Latin?
(a) Saint Francis.
(b) Martin Luther.
(c) Saint Jerome.
(d) Gregory the Great.

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

7. Who unexpectedly hugs Carlos in Chapter 7?
(a) A bear cub.
(b) Eugenio.
(c) A chimpanzee.
(d) Tony.

8. What is the name of the jackpot in the Spanish lottery?
(a) El Alto Grado.
(b) El Premio Gordo.
(c) El Somnambulente.
(d) El Primer Piso.

9. What is Carlos doing at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Lighting firecrackers.
(b) Body surfing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Playing baseball.

10. What movie makes Carlos suddenly like the idea of kissing a woman?
(a) Queen of Outer Space.
(b) Some Like It Hot.
(c) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
(d) Vertigo.

11. What is Eugenio's nickname?
(a) El Desembarcado.
(b) El Loco.
(c) El Alocado.
(d) El Roto.

12. Who is driving the car discussed in Chapter 26?
(a) Fernando.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Louis XVI.
(d) Miguelito.

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

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

15. Which character injures his hand with a firecracker in Chapter 8?
(a) Tony.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Eugenio.
(d) Louis XVI.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Carlos's nanny?

2. Who is the first actor mentioned in Chapter 23?

3. In which city does chapter 21 open?

4. What does Carlos see in Chapter 1 that reminds him of the maid's breasts?

5. What does Carlos say to the priest at the end of his confession?

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