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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job do Cesar and Nestor have during the day?
(a) They run a family restaurant.
(b) They sell cars.
(c) They work in a meat packing plant.
(d) They play in a band.

2. From what is Cesar unable to stop himself?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Overeating.
(c) The inappropriate behavior with Carmen.
(d) Arguing with Don.

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

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

5. What can Cesar not stop?
(a) His alcoholic lifestyle.
(b) Thinking about Maria.
(c) Being thankful his brother died instead of him.
(d) Begging his daughter to move to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eugenio do when Arnaz retreats to another room to make a phone call?

2. Where is Cesar sitting as the story switches perspective?

3. Why does Cesar keep the Mambo Kings together?

4. Where are the Mambo Kings hugely popular?

5. How many times does Nestor "Beautiful Maria of My Soul?"

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