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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Castillos do?
(a) Work in a factory.
(b) Buy a pizzeria.
(c) Perform a song that made them popular.
(d) Audition for Broadway.

2. How does Cesar known Bernardito Mendelbaum?
(a) He used to be Cesar and Nestor's roommate.
(b) He is also from Havana.
(c) He used to be in the Mambo Kings' band.
(d) He worked with Cesar and Nestor at the meat packing plant.

3. What does Desi Arnaz ask Eugenio to do?
(a) Come see him in Hollywood.
(b) Perform his father and uncle's music.
(c) Ask Delores to come to Hollywood.
(d) Move back to Cuba.

4. What does The Club Havana do for Cesar?
(a) It gives him a place to play.
(b) It causes stress in his life.
(c) It energizes his lagging spirits.
(d) It gives him an income.

5. What is found on Cesar's hand-written note?
(a) An apology letter to Lydia.
(b) Blood.
(c) The lyrics to "Beautiful Maria of My Soul."
(d) A love note to Delores, who he has cared for since Nestor's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cesar have pain?

2. How does the novel end?

3. What can Cesar not imagine about Lydia?

4. Why is Cesar upset with Lydia at the street festival?

5. What does Eugenio think about doing?

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