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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ordinary Seductions: The House on Palmas Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Gustavo Sierra de Armas from?
(a) San Jose.
(b) Tegucigalpa.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Granada.

2. Who predicts that Celia will survive hard times and live by the water?
(a) Celia's great aunt.
(b) Gustavo.
(c) A psychic friend.
(d) A santera.

3. What time of year does Ordinary Seductions: Ocean Blue take place?
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

4. At what time does Lourdes go to the bakery to prepare pastries and doughs?
(a) 1 p.m.
(b) 12 a.m.
(c) 3 p.m.
(d) 4 a.m.

5. How does Celia respond when her lover leaves Cuba?
(a) She feels guilty.
(b) She is relieved.
(c) She gets depressed.
(d) She is disgusted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pilar plan to travel?

2. What unique talent does Pilar have?

3. What does Celia do on the 11th of every month for 25 years?

4. What does Celia agree to do if Gustavo does not respond to her letters?

5. Who does Pilar talk to, at length, on a bus ride?

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