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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 did Rafael take his family to the beach at Christmastime on the coast of Delaware?
(a) Casco Viejo.
(b) Tehuipango.
(c) Cape Henlopen.
(d) Cordoba.

2. Why did Rafael's father relocate his family when Rafael was five?
(a) Because he wanted to become a boxer.
(b) Because he dreamed of performing in the theater.
(c) Because he had politial ambitions.
(d) Because of religious persecution.

3. What event led Mayor's family to cancel their trip to Panama for Celia's birthday?
(a) The election of Trump.
(b) The 9/11 attacks.
(c) The Afghan War.
(d) The Vietnam War.

4. Who told Mayor's family that the new neighbors' last name was Rivera?
(a) Angelo Puente.
(b) Julius Olsen.
(c) Phyllis Alba.
(d) Quisqueya Solis.

5. What tattoo does Garrett have on his neck?
(a) A star.
(b) A heart.
(c) A diamond.
(d) An eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Rafael when he met his wife Celia?

2. Where did Rafael and Celia get married?

3. Rafael says that he met his wife Celia while playing a game of pickup baseball on a beach near where?

4. What does Alma claim attracted her initially to Arturo?

5. Where did Rafael buy the gold engagement ring he gave to Celia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What encounter does Alma witness between Maribel and Garrett? How does she respond?

2. Where is Arturo's job when the family arrives in the U.S.? What does he do?

3. Who is Benny Quinto? Where is he from? What brought him to America?

4. What various attempts have Mayor's family made to visit Panama? What prevented them from doing so?

5. How and why does Celia's relationship with Quisqueya change?

6. What obstacles does the winter bring to the Riveras?

7. What sexual abuse did Quisqueya Solis endure? What impact has it had on her life?

8. Where is Quisqueya Solis from? Why did she come to the U.S.?

9. Why does Alma blame herself for the accident that injured Maribel?

10. How does Alma compare her life in Mexico to her life in the U.S.?

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