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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The reader discovers that Connie's true age is different from the age she told Pepe. What is her true age?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 26.
(d) 38.

2. During Connie and Pepe's conversation on the cliff in Chapter 1: Paco, Pepe suggests that Connie go to what location for help with any problems she may have?
(a) A convent.
(b) A community center.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A church.

3. How many children do Paco and his wife Mary have together?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. Paco recalls that the only thing about the Phiippines he recalls his father telling him was about what natural feature?
(a) Valleys.
(b) Lakes.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Mountains.

5. Which character is described as having been "an imperious chieftain" to "that little group of child exiles who had grown up together on the Hong Kong streets" (78)?
(a) Paco.
(b) Mary.
(c) Rita.
(d) Macho.

6. What kind of brat does Pepe call Connie during their encounter at the Tovarich?
(a) Spoiled.
(b) Sociopathic.
(c) Unendurable.
(d) Terrible.

7. When Pepe shows up at Rita's place and leaves Connie outside the door, Rita thinks that he is there to take what action?
(a) To propose to her.
(b) To apologize.
(c) To make love to her.
(d) To do his laundry.

8. Connie tells Pepe during their first meeting that what event had occurred that very morning?
(a) Her incarceration.
(b) Her mother's funeral.
(c) Her wedding.
(d) Her brother's wedding.

9. Which member of the party at the Tovarich knows the bandleader Pete Alfonso?
(a) Pepe.
(b) Paco.
(c) Rita.
(d) Mary.

10. When Pepe returns to the balcony to meet Connie and finds her missing, where does he eventually locate her?
(a) In the coat check room.
(b) Behind the bar.
(c) In the alley.
(d) On the dance floor.

11. At what age did Connie run away from home for the first time, according to Connie?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 5.
(d) 17.

12. Connie tells Pepe that how many months have transpired since she found evidence that Pepe and her mother, Senora de Vidal, are lovers?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

13. Rita tells Helen at the start of Chapter 2: Macho that she will be dining out with Pepe and which two other characters?
(a) Connie and Macho.
(b) Paco and Connie.
(c) Connie and the Senora de Vidal.
(d) Mary and Paco.

14. Connie reveals in Chapter 1 that before her father was in the government, he committed which action that she considers immoral?
(a) He robbed banks.
(b) He was a compulsive gambler.
(c) He performed abortions.
(d) He was a slum lord.

15. With whom did Paco have an affair before having an affair with Connie?
(a) Jacqueline.
(b) Mary.
(c) Concha.
(d) Stephanie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of doctor does Pepe Monson claim to be at the beginning of the chapter entitled "Paco"?

2. What is the name of the shop co-owned by Rita and her business partner Helen?

3. What did Connie used to call her doll when she was a young girl?

4. How old is the man married to Connie, according to Connie's mother?

5. What precious stones make up the necklace Connie wears to her first meeting with Pepe?

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