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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are they in this city?
(a) They have been deported.
(b) To appear on the "I Love Lucy" show.
(c) To perform in the House of Blues.
(d) To play for a huge British following.

2. When does Nestor first meet Maria?
(a) At a Cuban club.
(b) In a coffee shop.
(c) In school.
(d) When she and another man are fighting.

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

4. What happens to Delores and Nestor?
(a) They realize they can only be friends.
(b) They get lost in New York City.
(c) They become inseperable.
(d) They begin to argue.

5. Who is waiting for the same bus as Nestor?
(a) Luisa Garcia.
(b) Erika Sanchez.
(c) Delores Fuentes.
(d) Maria Suarez.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What opportunity does Cesar take while in California?

4. What do the other band members suggest to Cesar?

5. Why does Cesar's wife finally leave him?

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