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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. When the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" states that the Garcia girls had always fled the Dominican Republic prior to what month, which month does she name?
(a) December.
(b) September.
(c) June.
(d) March.

2. When the chapter entitled "The Student" eschews linear time, in which direction does it move?
(a) Forward 10 years.
(b) Backward 20 years.
(c) Forward 5 years.
(d) Backward 5 years.

3. What injury is inflicted upon Marie within the chapter entitled "The Landlady"?
(a) A twisted ankle.
(b) A black eye.
(c) A broken arm.
(d) A broken nose.

4. Jose learns that Yo has married what kind of man?
(a) Black.
(b) Korean.
(c) American.
(d) Cuban.

5. When the narrator of the Prologue's sister reveals a secret to the narrator, what instruction does she give as well?
(a) She says not to tell Yo.
(b) She says not to tell Sandi.
(c) She says not to tell Marie.
(d) She says not to tell Sarita.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is the chapter entitled "The Best Friend" set?

2. The chapter entitled "The Landlady" ends with Marie and Yo sitting in what location as they wait for Clair to return home?

3. What adjective does Yo use to describe the nature of stories to Lou?

4. What sport wins Lou a scholarship to a small liberal arts college?

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

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