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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celia do this to Cesar?

2. Where do the brothers settle?

3. Why does Cesar's neighbor knock on his door?

4. What does Cesar provide for these men?

5. About what does Cesar continue to reminisce?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

A powerful theme in this novel is that the bonds of love are unbreakable.

Part 1) Name two unbreakable bonds of love found in this novel.

Part 2) Describe these two bonds.

Part 3) Is all the love in this book unbreakable? Why or why not?

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