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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom is Nestor standing in all their youthful prowess?
(a) Cesar Chavez.
(b) Desi Arnaz.
(c) Anita Lopez.
(d) Lucille Ball.

2. What is the most important aspect of being in Julian's band, according to Cesar?
(a) The fame acquired.
(b) The money earned.
(c) The girls.
(d) The sense of family.

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

4. Who does Cesar marry?
(a) Luisa.
(b) Maria.
(c) Marta.
(d) Leslie.

5. What is Cesar's intention?
(a) To direct a new movie.
(b) To make dinner.
(c) To drink himself to death.
(d) To watch people play on the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nestor act in California?

2. How is their performance?

3. What does Pablo say makes a man happy?

4. How does Delores feel about the celebrities in her home?

5. How does Cesar try to help his brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Cesar found at the Hotel Splendour?

2. How do the Mambo Kings meet Desi Arnaz?

3. Why does Cesar not ask for help with his depression?

4. What does Eugenio imagine?

5. How do Cesar and his daughter spend their short time together?

6. How do the Castillo brother handle the fame and fortune acquired from being on the "I Love Lucy" show?

7. How does the novel end?

8. How does Cesar's relationship with Celia end?

9. How does Cesar end up in his neighbor's room?

10. How is Fernando Perez able to help Cesar?

(see the answer keys)

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