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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Carmelita is the self-proclaimed, "_____ of Cuba."
(a) Savior.
(b) Daughter.
(c) Poet.
(d) Songbird.

2. Juana criticized a sermon delivered by Father ____.
(a) Cruces.
(b) Valdez.
(c) Viera.
(d) de la Cruz.

3. Who joins the Prosecutor on the stage?
(a) Pope.
(b) God.
(c) Mother Superior.
(d) Aide.

4. Arriero's mother told him that he would be counting ______ in the New World.
(a) Blessings.
(b) Stars.
(c) Opportunities.
(d) Accomplishments.

5. At which radio station did Carmelita make the PSA?
(a) WNYC.
(b) WKRP.
(c) WGN.
(d) NPR.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is scheduled to pick up Carmelita?

2. How many arrests were made?

3. What is the first language Carmelita learned when she came to New York?

4. The prosecutor refers to Juana as the ____ nun.

5. Which of the following is not one of the noises Carmelita hears before the intercut?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sor Juana? What is the basis of the Nightmare?

2. Who is Alba? What does she say to try to dissuade Juana from leaving the convent?

3. What is "El Recibo Social?" What is the main topic? Why is it important to Carmelita?

4. Why is the Prosecutor angry with Juana? What does Juana say to convince the Prosecutor that she knows her Bible?

5. What are some of the topics discussed in the BMU by the women? What family story does Carmelita tell the others?

6. Carmelita comments that the women need the spirit of Rosa Parks. Who is Rosa Parks? Why does Carmelita see her as a role model?

7. How does the relationship between Maria Luisa and Juana change at this time? What promises do the women make to each other?

8. What is important about poetry to Carmelita?

9. Examine the scene in which Carmelita is walking home from the Tropicana.

10. Who is Maria Luisa? What is her role in the story? What does Maria Luisa convince Juana to do?

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