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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. When did Nelia Zafon tell her mami that she wanted to move to New York and dance on Broadway?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1970.

2. How much money does the used car dealer initially ask for the Volkswagen he shows them?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $3,200.
(c) $2,300.
(d) $4,000.

3. What Christmas song does Rafael say he never heard before he moved to the U.S.?
(a) "Feliz Navidad."
(b) "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
(c) "Silent Night."
(d) "Oh Christmas Tree."

4. What has been Arturo's favorite band since he was a little boy?
(a) The Who.
(b) The Clash.
(c) Pink Floyd.
(d) The Beatles.

5. Where does Celia tell Alma that Mayor was going after school when Alma comes looking for Maribel?
(a) To the movies.
(b) To the library.
(c) To see a play.
(d) To soccer practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like on the day that Mayor comes and takes Maribel from school?

2. How does Rafael drive home from the used car lot in his new Volkswagen?

3. How old was Alma when she married Arturo?

4. Where was Jose Mercado injured, leading to his using a walker?

5. When did Fito Angelino come to the U.S.?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Arturo have such a difficult time finding a new job?

2. Why does Rafael lose his job? What problems does this present?

3. What happens when Alma goes to the police about Garrett Miller?

4. Who is Micho Alvarez? What is his story?

5. What do the Riveras do to celebrate their anniversary? What mood is created in this scene?

6. What information about Mayor and Maribel does Quisqueya relate to the Riveras?

7. What are the repercussions of Quisqueya's news of Mayor and Maribel?

8. Why does Alma keep the information about Garrett secret from Arturo?

9. What kind of car do the Toros buy? Why?

10. What enrages Rafael the most about the discovery of Mayor's fight and trouble at school?

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