2. In "Five Stops," how long has it been since Olga has lived at home?
(a) 14 years.
(b) Over 15 years.
(c) About 10 years.
(d) 17 years.

3. What is the date of the letter Blanca wrote about Prieto becoming a politician?
(a) July 7, 2001.
(b) August 29, 2001.
(c) June 15, 2001.
(d) May 11, 2001.

4. What nickname does Dick have for Olga?
(a) Merry.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Breezy.

5. What is Mabel's father's occupation?
(a) Janitor.
(b) Garbage collector.
(c) Street sweeper.
(d) Snow plow driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jan kill himself?

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

3. In "The Napkins," in what industry is the bride's father a CEO?

4. For the Henderson wedding, how much does Olga know a Dominican woman can make napkins for a piece?

5. How many miles had Dick Eikenborn biked in the morning in "A Man Named Dick"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Olga's mother feel when Olga was accepted to an Ivy League college?

4. What type of job did Matteo have before his mother was diagnosed with cancer, and how did he live?

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

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

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

8. How did Carol build her catering business?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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