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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Cesar and Nestor Castillo?
(a) Two cousins who come to America from Haiti.
(b) Two brothers who leave America for Costa Rica.
(c) Two brothers who come to America from Cuba.
(d) Two cousins living in Puerto Rico.

2. How do Mariela and her mother live comfortably in Cuba?
(a) Mariela's stepfather is an official close to the Castro regime.
(b) Mariela is close with Fidel Castro.
(c) Mariela's mother is paid very well for her work.
(d) Mariela's stepfather makes a six-figure salary.

3. Who greets the Mambo Kings at the Mambo Nine Club?
(a) Perez Prado and Tito Puente.
(b) Desi Arnaz and his wife, Lucille Ball.
(c) Benny More.
(d) The owner of the club.

4. How does Cesar feel about his celebrity?
(a) He is ashamed of it.
(b) He is unsure about it.
(c) He worries about losing it.
(d) He basks in it.

5. Who enter Cesar's life thrilled to be with the famous Cesar Castillo?
(a) Women.
(b) The club owners.
(c) New friends.
(d) Young musicians.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what does Cesar invite his nephew?

3. What does Pablo say makes a man happy?

4. What does Nestor carry with him always as a reminder of Maria?

5. What does this woman want?

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