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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: "The Best Friend"-"The Student".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" says that she has never gotten along with which of her daughters?
(a) Marie.
(b) Sandi.
(c) Carla.
(d) Yo.

2. For how long does Sarita's mother work for the Garcias before sending for Sarita?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 8 years.

3. What does the second sister to call the narrator of the Prologue reveal during their phone call?
(a) She is moving back to the Dominican Republic.
(b) She has been awarded a grant.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She has cancer.

4. For what reason does Lou return to his alma mater within the chapter entitled "The Student"?
(a) To apply for a job.
(b) To collect his diploma.
(c) To speak to Yo.
(d) For a class reunion.

5. What tactic does Yo use in order to attempt to get out of her lease?
(a) She calls the housing authority.
(b) She calls the police.
(c) She threatens to stop paying rent.
(d) She threatens to sue over things wrong with the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what family member does Sarita live in the Dominican Republic while her mother is working for the Garcias?

2. With whom does Sarita live when she moves to New York City?

3. In which Florida city does Sarita eventually set up her own medical practice?

4. In what New York City borough does the Garcia family live?

5. Sarita states that the Garcia girls treat her like a mix between a little sister and what type of "project" (57)?

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