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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does the story begin?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Buenos Aires.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) New York City.

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

4. What does Nestor do for a girl he once love?
(a) He calls her on the telephone.
(b) He writes a song.
(c) He sends her a letter.
(d) He looks for her everywhere.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pablo say makes a man happy?

2. Why does he stray from her?

3. To where does Maria move?

4. Where do Cesar and Nestor find themselves few months later?

5. For what are the Castillos unprepared after leaving Havana?

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