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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 7 - 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Alejandro done that Elisa reveals in Chapter 7 which prevents him from coming back home?
(a) He was involved in a plot to try to bomb oil supply lines.
(b) He was involved in a plot to kill Castro.
(c) He was involved in a plot to try to leave the country.
(d) He was involved in a plot to kill Batista.

2. In Chapter 9, how does Marisol remember Elisa's feelings towards Castro?
(a) Elisa believed that Castro had good intentions but had wielded his power poorly.
(b) Elisa was neutral about Castro.
(c) Elisa was a Castro supporter.
(d) Elisa hated Castro and donated money to causes designed to help remove him from power.

3. What does Pablo tell Elisa about his family in Chapter 7?
(a) They are completely supportive of Castro.
(b) They have gone to Florida and do not speak with him.
(c) Many of them have been killed by Batista.
(d) They are completely supportive of Batista.

4. How did Luis's father die?
(a) From a heart attack.
(b) Fighting in Angola.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) From a stray bullet.

5. What commodity first brought Chinese people to Cuba?
(a) Coal.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ana tell Marisol now has the big box of items her great-grandfather had buried in their backyard in Miramar?

2. In what year does Elisa leave Cuba with her family?

3. What business is Elisa's family in?

4. In Chapter 5, what instrument does Marisol discover Luis plays?

5. In Chapter 8, where do Ana and Elisa have lunch?

(see the answer key)

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