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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Into what does Perez convert the club?
(a) A disco club.
(b) A rock and jazz venue.
(c) A family restaurant.
(d) A retirement home.

2. For what are these musicians searching?
(a) New lives.
(b) Money.
(c) Lessons in the mambo.
(d) Fame.

3. What happens to Nestor because of this?
(a) He has to call a tow truck.
(b) He has no car.
(c) He dies.
(d) He is seriously injured.

4. What does Cesar want for Mariela?
(a) To stay in Cuba.
(b) To be released from the strict regime of the revolution.
(c) To live with him.
(d) To find a more stable career.

5. Why does Cesar's neighbor knock on his door?
(a) To invite Cesar to a party.
(b) To ask if Cesar has any alcohol he can buy.
(c) To tell him to turn down his television.
(d) To say hello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cesar do for his daughter?

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

3. What grants Cesar and Nestor instant fame?

4. Why does Cesar begin playing music again after his brother's death?

5. Where do the brothers settle?

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