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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. Where does Pablo ask Elisa to meet him the following day in Chapter 4?

2. What does Pablo tell Elisa about his family in Chapter 7?

3. Which group does Elisa tell Pablo her brother is part of?

4. In Chapter 11, what do Ana and Marisol drink as Marisol asks Ana about Elisa?

5. How old is Elisa when she meets Pablo in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why does Luis tell Marisol that Miramar has survived better than other parts of Havana?

2. In Chapter 7, why is Beatriz sneaking into her father's office?

3. In Chapter 8, why is Pablo wary of the upcoming elections in Cuba?

4. In Chapter 7, what secret does Elisa trust Pablo with about her own family?

5. In Chapter 10, how does Luis explain his having such a nice car to Marisol?

6. In Chapter 2, why is Marisol nervous when she heads through customs coming into Cuba?

7. In Chapter 9, why does Marisol find it difficult to be around Luis?

8. In Chapter 8, what happens to Ana and Elisa when they are out to lunch?

9. In Chapter 3, what is Elisa's sister Beatriz known for?

10. In Chapter 1, why is Elisa fleeing Cuba with her family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The phrase and title of the book "Next Year In Havana" has a very specific meaning to Cuban exiles. Write an essay explaining the full meaning and nuances of this phrase, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Luis remains so committed to staying in Cuba, even after the regime detains and beats him, and even though he will almost surely be imprisoned for life or killed if he stays? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How and when does Marisol begin to become aware of Luis's true feelings about the regime and what he sees as its flaws and abuses? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your arguments.

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