2. When Olga was planning a wedding for Dick's daughter, how much did she get from him in fees for late payments?
(a) $15,000.
(b) $40,000.
(c) $25,000 to $35,000.
(d) $20,000 to $30,000.

3. In "The Napkins," in what industry is the bride's father a CEO?
(a) Automobile.
(b) Energy.
(c) Aircraft.
(d) Oil and gas.

4. How long has Olga's family lived in Sunset Park?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1940s.

5. How much older is Prieto than Olga?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Prieto's father used to pay a month to rent a basement apartment from Tio JoJo's friend?

2. What nickname does Dick have for Olga?

3. How many days was Prieto put in jail for protesting military bombings in Vieques?

4. In college, how long did Olga work at a preppy clothing store near the campus?

5. At what angle should the napkins be placed from 12 o'clock on the plates in "The Napkins"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Blanca write Olga about marriage in 2002?

2. After Prieto got his driver's license, what was the first drive that he took alone?

3. Of all the things that Prieto does, what relaxes him?

4. Why is summer Olga's favorite time of year?

5. Who is Olga's favorite floor captain from a catering company, and why can she not have him for the Henderson wedding?

6. Where did Prieto's father live when Prieto bailed him out of Rikers?

7. What bar does Olga meet Matteo for drinks, and what is it like?

8. What is known about Mrs. Henderson, the mother of the bride in "The Napkins" and how she is handling her eldest daughter's wedding?

9. What letter does Olga's mother write to her on her 13th birthday?

10. What is delivered to Prieto's D.C. office and who delivered it?

(see the answer keys)

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