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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the first words Lázaro says in the novel?
(a) “Lo siento.”
(b) “Te amo.”
(c) “No lo creo.”
(d) “Buenas noches.”

2. Along which of the following avenues do Sierra and Bennie proceed to the first party of the summer?
(a) Bedford.
(b) Lafayette.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Marcy.

3. Which of the following kinds of dance does Sierra note knowing?
(a) Bachata.
(b) Tango.
(c) Salsa.
(d) Foxtrot.

4. Which of the following sobriquets is used for Robbie?
(a) Beanpole Bob.
(b) Cartoon-Covered Canvas Man.
(c) Human Walking Stick.
(d) Phone Pole Painter.

5. Whose body do Sierra and Robbie confront outside Club Kalfour?
(a) Jerome.
(b) Dominic.
(c) Manny.
(d) Vernon.

6. What is the name of Culebra’s lead singer?
(a) Gordo.
(b) Gael..
(c) Juan.
(d) Pulpo.

7. With which of the following does Chapter Five begin?
(a) Sierra had never seen so many books.
(b) “¿Qúe pasó?”
(c) “Aw, damn, y’all you seen this?”
(d) “So when popo came around the block, we just laid low.”

8. With which of the following does Chapter Fourteen begin?
(a) Club Kalfour turned out to be a discreet little operation.
(b) “Run, Sierra!”
(c) “What the hell?”
(d) Sierra had to peel her eyes away from the swirl of living paint.

9. As which of the following is Sierra addressed by her catcaller?
(a) Scummy.
(b) Sarcastula.
(c) Sierra.
(d) Rejectenstein.

10. With which of the following does Chapter Two begin?
(a) Grandpa Lázaro sat up in bed.
(b) “What was that all about?”
(c) “Aw, damn, y’all you seen this?”
(d) The commotion from the pool area got louder.

11. Which of the following spirits do Manny and the other “domino warriors” share?
(a) Tequila.
(b) Rum.
(c) Gin.
(d) Whiskey.

12. Which of the following percussion instruments does the band at Club Kalfour feature?
(a) Djembes.
(b) Bodhrans.
(c) Congas.
(d) Timpani.

13. On which day of Sierra’s summer break does the novel begin?
(a) Second.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

14. With which of the following does Chapter Three begin?
(a) “Aw, damn, y’all you seen this?”
(b) The commotion from the pool area got louder.
(c) “¿Qúe pasó?”
(d) “What was that all about?”

15. Which of the following families hosts the first party of the summer, to which Bennie invites Sierra?
(a) Bedford.
(b) Bradwick.
(c) Bradford.
(d) Benjamin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following types of tree is noted as present at the first party of the summer?

2. Which of the following catcalls Sierra?

3. Which of the following is included among the photographs Lázaro has in his bedroom?

4. Which of the following sobriquets is used for Robbie?

5. On which of the following avenues does Neville leave Sierra after returning from Columbia University?

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