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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sierra realize the meaning of the clue about lonely women dancing?
(a) The bodega.
(b) The ballroom.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The bedroom.

2. Chapter Twenty-two begins with which of the following?
(a) Underwater again.
(b) Sierra headed quickly down Lafayette.
(c) The B52 bus was taking forever.
(d) Tee sipped a tiny mug of flavored coffee.

3. Which of the following is located next to El Mar?
(a) Liquor store.
(b) Barbershop.
(c) Church.
(d) Roti shop.

4. From which of the following backgrounds is Gordo reputed to come?
(a) Dominican.
(b) Puerto Rican.
(c) Haitian.
(d) Cuban.

5. Which of the following shapes do the spirits take that accompany Sierra over the water off of Coney Island?
(a) Flickering flames.
(b) Firebirds.
(c) Leaping fish.
(d) Rain clouds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the novel, the phrase “‘Pa’ dónde vas, m’ija?” (131) most nearly means which of the following?

2. Which of the following does Juan delight in seeing his mother has cooked?

3. Chapter Thirty-one begins with which of the following?

4. On which floor of the building does Lázaro live?

5. To which of the following does Sierra compare Culebra’s performance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Manny described when, as a corpuscule, he confronts Sierra at Coney Island?

2. Why does Jerome suggest the reference to the crossroads indicates the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Atlantic Avenue?

3. How does Tee differentiate hipsters from yuppies?

4. Why does Robbie note that the *material* of a shadowshaped artwork matters?

5. What occasioned the fight between Carmen and Lázaro?

6. For what reason do Sierra’s companions leave El Mar?

7. Why does Robbie note that the intention of a shadowshaped artwork matters?

8. How does Nydia describe the Sorrows when Sierra asks her about them?

9. As they proceed towards Manny’s printing press, why does Sierra comfort Bennie?

10. What does Lucera identify as the source of shadowshaping power?

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