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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 first letter Garfield ever writes for Yo is for her pursuit of what endeavor?
(a) To be awarded a graduate assistantship at Brown.
(b) To get into MIT.
(c) To get into Harvard Business School.
(d) To be a Fulbright scholar.

2. With what family member does Sarita live in the Dominican Republic while her mother is working for the Garcias?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her godmother.

3. How long does it take for the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" to hear back from the person to whom she writes?
(a) Months.
(b) Days.
(c) Hours.
(d) Weeks.

4. What is the source of the liquid that ruins many of Yo's writings within Marie and Clair's home?
(a) A hailstorm.
(b) A leak in the roof.
(c) An overturned cup of coffee.
(d) An overturned glass of water.

5. Who tells Jose that Yo cannot have children with her current husband?
(a) Lucinda.
(b) Sandi.
(c) Sergio.
(d) Yo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fifi say Mami is going to do after Yo has published her book?

2. How old is Sarita when she moves to New York City?

3. What is the name of Lou's wife?

4. In what location does the chapter entitled "The Night Watchman" take place?

5. What object is part of the process discussed in the chapter called "The Mother," which the narrator says she had called "putting on the bear" (24)?

(see the answer key)

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