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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The elderly man at the botanica calls Pilar the daughter of _____.
(a) Chango.
(b) The Sea.
(c) Change.
(d) Lourdes.

2. Who does Celia say curses her for taking Jorge away?
(a) A santera.
(b) Jorge.
(c) Her mother-in-law.
(d) Javier.

3. In Imagining Winter: Enough Attitude, Lourdes reflects on rejecting the _____ lifestyle.
(a) American.
(b) Puente.
(c) Feminist.
(d) Cuban.

4. What does Felicia's fortune show in Imagining Winter: God's Will?
(a) Fortune and fame.
(b) Imminent death.
(c) A daring adventure.
(d) Lasting love.

5. Why are Felicia's parents afraid of her new friend's father?
(a) He is a high prist of santeria.
(b) He is a known criminal.
(c) They hear he is violent.
(d) He is a police officer.

6. In Imagining Winter: Enough Attitude, what does Lourdes do on Tuesdays and Thursdays?
(a) She has "date night" with Rufino.
(b) She delivers doughnuts to the nuns.
(c) She patrols the streets.
(d) She sees a movie by herself.

7. What message does Pilar include on her painting of Lady Liberty?
(a) "I'm a Mess."
(b) "Freedom Rules."
(c) "One Love."
(d) "Walk on the Wild Side."

8. What does Felicia's family fear about her sudden peacefulness?
(a) They fear she is playing with their minds.
(b) They fear another summer of coconuts.
(c) They fear she has lost her edge.
(d) They fear someone will try to take advantage of her.

9. Why doesn't Celia have time to take care of Felicia?
(a) She is homeschooling Ivanito.
(b) She is doing more work for El Lider.
(c) She is taking care of Javier.
(d) She is busy with her work as a judge.

10. What does Felicia request in a note about her burial?
(a) She wants to be buried at night.
(b) She wants her ashes to be thrown into the sea.
(c) She wants her children to read her favorite poem.
(d) She wants to be buried as a santera.

11. What does Celia realize when she hears shells singing a song in her bones?
(a) That she will be a grandmother soon.
(b) That a tidal wave is coming.
(c) That she is lonely.
(d) That shells remind her of Gustavo.

12. What do the boys do with Pilar's herbs?
(a) Put them in a backpack.
(b) Sell them.
(c) Smoke them.
(d) Scatter them.

13. Felicia urges her new husband, Otto, to take her on a _____.
(a) Roller coaster.
(b) Nature walk.
(c) Motorcycle.
(d) Horse ride.

14. What divine object does Felicia become fascinated with in Imagining Winter: God's Will?
(a) Coconut.
(b) Shawl.
(c) Gold.
(d) Statue.

15. What does Celia say Javier does in his room for days at a time?
(a) Dances.
(b) Decorates.
(c) Reads.
(d) Sleeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lourdes stop eating in Imagining Winter: A Matrix Light?

2. What does Felicia's new friend tell her sea shells represent?

3. Who is a target for bomb threats at the Metropolitan Opera House?

4. What music does Pilar play after she makes a purchase?

5. Who does Felicia want to greet her after her initiation?

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