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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Yo come to see Sarita at her place of business in Florida?
(a) To ask for a loan.
(b) To express her condolences for the death of Sarita's mother.
(c) To interview Sarita for a book she wants to write.
(d) To offer Sarita a job.

2. What object does the son of the Prologue's narrator want to take to school for show and tell?
(a) His uncle's newest novel.
(b) His mother's newest novel.
(c) His aunt's newest novel.
(d) His grandmother's newest novel.

3. With whom does Sarita live when she moves to New York City?
(a) Just the Garcias.
(b) Her mother and the Garcias.
(c) Just her mother.
(d) With only Yo.

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 stray bullets shattering the windows.
(d) On account of her fear that her uncle would come into her room.

5. In which Florida city does Sarita eventually set up her own medical practice?
(a) Miami.
(b) Pensacola.
(c) St. George.
(d) Orlando.

6. Sarita's biological father is related to the Garcia girls in what manner?
(a) He is their uncle.
(b) He is their cousin.
(c) He is their brother.
(d) He is their nephew.

7. In what location does Sarita hide the stolen report?
(a) Under her mattress.
(b) In her backpack.
(c) Above a ceiling tile.
(d) In the attic.

8. The poem that wins the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" top prize in the literary contest has what title?
(a) Concrete and Roses.
(b) Immigrant's Love Song.
(c) Indeed.
(d) Interstellar Love Song.

9. How is Carlos related to the narrator of the Prologue?
(a) He is her husband.
(b) He is her son.
(c) He is her brother.
(d) He is her uncle.

10. Who writes a report about Sarita's position as a young woman positioned between two socioeconomic classes?
(a) Marie.
(b) Lucinda.
(c) Yo.
(d) Sandi.

11. What is the first name of Professor Garfield, Yo's mentor?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Jeffrey.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Martin.

12. What adjective do the parents of the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" use to describe the contents of Yo's diary?
(a) Filthy.
(b) Shameful.
(c) Disgusting.
(d) Heinous.

13. For what reason does Yo reject the reward she receives in part as a result of Garfield's letter?
(a) She gets married.
(b) She does not want to accept charity.
(c) She gets pregnant.
(d) Her mother becomes ill.

14. In what grade is the daughter of the Prologue's narrator?
(a) Eighth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Third.
(d) Fourth.

15. To what city does Matthews move?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Alameda.
(d) San Diego.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Yo sends Garfield works of literature, who is always the author?

3. In what grade is the son of the Prologue's narrator?

4. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" states that she had been brought up in what faith?

5. For what purpose is the narrator driving downtown at the start of the Prologue?

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