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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what are the Castillos unprepared after leaving Havana?
(a) The trouble of getting to America.
(b) A harsh government.
(c) Being deported back to Havana.
(d) The harsh realities of life in New York City.

2. What does Delores usually do in the evenings?
(a) Go out dancing.
(b) Go to night school.
(c) Work.
(d) Read books.

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

4. How many times does Nestor "Beautiful Maria of My Soul?"
(a) Never.
(b) Four.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Forty-four.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the DeSoto?

2. By what is Cesar plagued?

3. Why does Cesar keep the Mambo Kings together?

4. How does Cesar feel about his celebrity?

5. What does Cesar do for his daughter?

(see the answer key)

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