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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the DeSoto?

2. What does Cesar do for his daughter?

3. How does Cesar try to help his brother?

4. What is realized over drinks?

5. How does Nestor act in California?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the Mambo Kings meet Desi Arnaz?

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

4. What transpires between Cesar and Don Emilio's wife, Carmen?

5. How is Eugenio able to please Arnaz?

6. Why does Mariela not want to leave Cuba?

7. Why does Cesar remain in New York City?

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

9. What is taking place with the hearts?

10. How do Cesar's ailments affect his relationship with Lydia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cesar is a very generous man.

Part 1) How is he generous?

Part 2) Why is he generous?

Part 3) What affect does his generosity have on him later in life?

Essay Topic 2

Cesar marries Luisa.

Part 1) Who is Luisa?

Part 2) Why does Cesar marry her?

Part 3) Is their marriage lasting? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Cesar joins the Merchant Marines.

Part 1) Why does he join the Merchant Marines?

Part 2) What does he do with the Merchant Marines?

Part 3) How does this experience affect Cesar?

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