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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. What job do Cesar and Nestor have during the day?
(a) They run a family restaurant.
(b) They play in a band.
(c) They work in a meat packing plant.
(d) They sell cars.

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

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

4. Why does Delores's father leave Cuba and his wife?
(a) He seeks joy in his life.
(b) He tries to make a better life for his family.
(c) He wants to be in America so desperately.
(d) He earns money to send back to his wife.

5. What does Delores prepare for the guests?
(a) Huge plates of Cuban food.
(b) A performance.
(c) An all-American meal.
(d) A place to stay the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cesar do for his daughter?

2. What does Nestor do to help Maria?

3. What grants Cesar and Nestor instant fame?

4. Who greets the Mambo Kings at the Mambo Nine Club?

5. What is Cesar's intention?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eugenio imagine?

2. Describe the popularity of the Mambo Kings by 1954.

3. How does Cesar first meet Lydia?

4. How to the Castillo brothers handle their popularity?

5. How does Cesar feel about asking Lydia out on a date?

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

7. What does Cesar do in his travels with the Merchant Marines?

8. How is Cesar found at the Hotel Splendour?

9. Describe Delores.

10. About what is "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love?"

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