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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What memory does Arnaz share with Eugenio?
(a) Being held in his mother's arms as a young boy.
(b) Meeting Lucille Ball for the first time.
(c) The birth of his child.
(d) Performing with the Mambo Kings.

2. What about the woman next door catches Cesar's attention?
(a) She is unusual.
(b) She is very tall.
(c) She has a strange accent.
(d) He is struck by her beauty.

3. About what does Cesar continue to reminisce?
(a) His daughter.
(b) Maria.
(c) His life in Cuba.
(d) People and events in his life.

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

5. As a janitor, who become Cesar's friends?
(a) The landlord.
(b) His nephew and niece.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His tenants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Maria continually evade?

2. What does Nestor do as he travels around the country?

3. What is one reason why Mariela does not want to leave Cuba?

4. How does the novel end?

5. What kind of advice does Cesar give Nestor?

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