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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cesar begin playing music again after his brother's death?
(a) He misses playing.
(b) Music is his therapy.
(c) His brothers in Cuba need financial help.
(d) He needs the money.

2. How is Cesar known, first in Julian's band?
(a) A cooking sensation.
(b) A Cuban warlord.
(c) The Salsa Tsar.
(d) The Mambo King.

3. What kind of advice does Cesar give Nestor?
(a) Abuse Maria, so she will know who is in charge.
(b) Give up on Maria, because she does not want to marry Nestor.
(c) Bring her gifts and send her flowers.
(d) Keep asking her to marry him.

4. In 1967, from where do Cesar's three remaining brothers escape?
(a) Prison.
(b) China.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Russia.

5. Why does Cesar remain in New York City?
(a) He has no where else to go.
(b) To relive his life through his friends and memories.
(c) He is afraid to move anywhere else.
(d) He cannot afford to move to Miami.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the story begin?

2. What does Cesar do as Eugenio heads home on the subway?

3. What happens to Delores and Nestor?

4. What theme is very clear in this part?

5. What does Cesar give Bernardito?

(see the answer key)

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