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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. Sarita states that the Garcia girls treat her like a mix between a little sister and what type of "project" (57)?
(a) Charity.
(b) Science.
(c) Pity.
(d) Goodwill.

2. In what grade is the son of the Prologue's narrator?
(a) Seventh.
(b) Eighth.
(c) Third.
(d) Eleventh.

3. At what type of carnival does the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" join a team of people competing in a sculpture contest?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Sandcastle.
(c) Winter.
(d) May Day.

4. In what city is the chapter entitled "The Best Friend" set?
(a) Miami.
(b) New York City.
(c) Boston.
(d) San Juan.

5. What do Yo and Marie do with Clair's belongings?
(a) They throw them out into the street.
(b) They throw bleach on them.
(c) They throw them out onto the lawn.
(d) They burn them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Lou and his wife have?

2. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" says that everyone had told her that "the hardest thing coming to this country" (21) would be what?

3. What object does the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" name as the impetus for her severe insomnia?

4. Later in Sarita's life, she finds out that she is the illegitimate daughter of a man with what last name?

5. What is the first name of Professor Garfield, Yo's mentor?

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