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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the novel end?
(a) With Cesar's death.
(b) With a narrative by Nestor.
(c) With the reading of Cesar's note.
(d) As it began with narrative from Eugenio's perspective.

2. What is heard instead of organ music?
(a) Gospel music.
(b) Mambo music.
(c) Singing.
(d) Wailing.

3. Why does Delores's father leave Cuba and his wife?
(a) He seeks joy in his life.
(b) He wants to be in America so desperately.
(c) He tries to make a better life for his family.
(d) He earns money to send back to his wife.

4. What is Eugenio pleased to find about his father?
(a) He is in heaven.
(b) He is a ghost.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is real flesh and blood.

5. What does Delores usually do in the evenings?
(a) Go out dancing.
(b) Go to night school.
(c) Read books.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Fernando Perez?

2. What opportunity does Cesar take while in California?

3. What do Cesar and Nestor escape in 1949?

4. What does Nestor hope a family life will do?

5. Where do the brothers settle?

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