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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cesar's hardest goodbye?

2. What does Cesar continue to do through the night?

3. What happens to Celia and Cesar's relationship?

4. Why is it now difficult to make a living in Cuba?

5. What does Cesar want for Mariela?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout his life, Cesar indulges in women and alcohol.

Part 1) Give an example of each.

Part 2) Why is he promiscuous?

Part 3) How do these indulgences affect his relationships with others?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Cesar remains in New York City, while his brothers live in Miami.

Part 1) Why does he remain in New York City?

Part 2) What bothers him about his brothers' lives in Miami?

Part 3) What does his reason for remaining in New York City and his feelings about his brothers say about Cesar?

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