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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: "The Suitor"-Part III: "The Night Watchman".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" states that from the time Yo was very young, the whole family had been "at the mercy of" (28) Yo's what?
(a) Silence.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Moods.
(d) Temper.

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

3. What is the meaning of the Spanish word "maldita" (245)?
(a) Fertile.
(b) Cursed.
(c) Flawed.
(d) Blessed.

4. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" recalls that in her teens, she had often spent the night under her bed for what reason?
(a) On account of her fear that El Cuco would get her.
(b) On account of her fear of another earthquake.
(c) On account of her fear that her uncle would come into her room.
(d) On account of stray bullets shattering the windows.

5. What sport wins Lou a scholarship to a small liberal arts college?
(a) Crew.
(b) Football.
(c) Lacrosse.
(d) Basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lou buys and reads Yo's book, he finds that she has plagiarized a story from whom?

2. Who writes a report about Sarita's position as a young woman positioned between two socioeconomic classes?

3. Dexter meets which of Yo's family members during his surprise visit to the Dominican Republic?

4. In what location does Sarita hide the stolen report?

5. Yo is said to be the same age as which member of Garfield's family?

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