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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What grants Cesar and Nestor instant fame?
(a) A performance on the Lawrence Welk Show.
(b) Their performances at New York City night clubs.
(c) Their appearance on the "I Love Lucy" show.
(d) A performance for the President of the United States.

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

3. How does Cesar feel about his celebrity?
(a) He is unsure about it.
(b) He worries about losing it.
(c) He is ashamed of it.
(d) He basks in it.

4. What does Delores's father do every night?
(a) Reads from his favorite book.
(b) Calls her mother.
(c) Goes to the Cuban clubs.
(d) Goes to work as a janitor.

5. Why does Cesar keep the Mambo Kings together?
(a) In memory of his brother.
(b) Out of habit.
(c) He needs the money.
(d) Out of love for the music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of advice does Cesar give Nestor?

2. Who does Cesar marry?

3. By what is Cesar plagued?

4. What do the Castillos do?

5. What job do Cesar and Nestor have during the day?

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