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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lydia love about Cesar?
(a) His family.
(b) His humor.
(c) His passion.
(d) His music.

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

3. What is Cesar's only concern?
(a) That he cannot support Lydia and her children.
(b) That his health improve.
(c) That his niece and nephew know how much he loves them.
(d) That Lydia will leave him for a younger man.

4. What does Eugenio do after rising from his seat?
(a) He pours himself more coffee.
(b) He goes and gives his father a hug.
(c) He leaves the room.
(d) He calls his sister.

5. 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 stepfather makes a six-figure salary.
(d) Mariela's mother is paid very well for her work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theme is very clear in this part?

2. Why is Cesar hospitalized?

3. What does Cesar provide for these men?

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

5. What do Cesar and Nestor escape in 1949?

(see the answer key)

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