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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. How does Nestor act in California?

2. What happens to the DeSoto?

3. What question does Maria continually evade?

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

5. How does Nestor feel about the New York City nightlife?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Cesar found at the Hotel Splendour?

2. Why does Cesar's ice cream cart not succeed?

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

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

5. How does Cesar help young Cuban musicians?

6. Where are Cesar's other brothers by 1967?

7. How does Cesar first meet Lydia?

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

9. What does Eugenio imagine?

10. How does Cesar handle Nestor's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cesar's daughter, Meriela, does not leave Cuba.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) How does Cesar feel about her not wanting to leave?

Part 3) How is her life in Cuba different from many other Cubans? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The Mambo Kings grow close to Desi Arnaz.

Part 1) Who is Desi Arnaz?

Part 2) How do they meet Arnaz?

Part 3) What affect does their relationship with Arnaz have on their lives?

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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