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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) Anita Lopez.
(b) Lucille Ball.
(c) Desi Arnaz.
(d) Cesar Chavez.

2. What opportunity does Cesar take while in California?
(a) Swim in the Pacific.
(b) To record several songs.
(c) To bed as many women as he can.
(d) Relax in California's wine country.

3. What grants Cesar and Nestor instant fame?
(a) Their performances at New York City night clubs.
(b) Their appearance on the "I Love Lucy" show.
(c) A performance for the President of the United States.
(d) A performance on the Lawrence Welk Show.

4. How many times does Nestor "Beautiful Maria of My Soul?"
(a) Never.
(b) Four.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Forty-four.

5. What does Pablo say makes a man happy?
(a) Fame and fortune.
(b) Friends and fans.
(c) Love and family.
(d) Money and power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Cesar and Nestor find themselves few months later?

2. What job do Cesar and Nestor have during the day?

3. What is the most important aspect of being in Julian's band, according to Cesar?

4. Where are the Mambo Kings hugely popular?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eugenio feel after having a conversation with Desi Arnaz?

2. Why does Mariela not want to leave Cuba?

3. What does Perez do with Cesar's mambo club?

4. Why does Cesar remain in New York City?

5. Why does Cesar hire Eugenio?

6. What does Cesar think is important for Eugenio to know? Why is he worried about Eugenio?

7. Does Cesar play anymore? If so, where?

8. Why does Cesar begin to play again after Nestor's death?

9. What does Celia want from Cesar? Is she successful?

10. What is it that Cesar likes about Lydia?

(see the answer keys)

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