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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lou, what had Yo always said would "break your heart" (183)?
(a) True love.
(b) Little moments.
(c) The details.
(d) Tragic conditions.

2. Jose receives a notice from what organization stating that he must soon evacuate the land upon which his house sits?
(a) The office of family services.
(b) The transportation authority.
(c) The housing authority.
(d) The government.

3. What tactic does Yo use in order to attempt to get out of her lease?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She threatens to stop paying rent.
(c) She calls the housing authority.
(d) She threatens to sue over things wrong with the room.

4. Which of Yo's family members loses an election in the Dominican Republic after Dexter's visit?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her uncle.

5. At what age had Jose first touched a breast in a sexual manner at the request of Dona Teolinda?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 8.

6. The chapter entitled "The Landlady" ends with Marie and Yo sitting in what location as they wait for Clair to return home?
(a) By the living room window.
(b) In the attic.
(c) On the front lawn.
(d) In the street.

7. To what quality of Jose's had the village boys been referring to with their nickname for him?
(a) His menacing looks.
(b) His shy manner.
(c) His dark eyebrows.
(d) His high voice.

8. Jose states that working for Yo nets him "more money in a week than he had earned in a" (245) by working his farm?
(a) Fortnight.
(b) Season.
(c) Year.
(d) Month.

9. Which member of Yo's family is running for president of the Dominican Republic?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

10. What name does Jose give to the daughter who is born during the time of the narrative?
(a) Siobhan.
(b) Cherubim.
(c) Yolanda.
(d) Lucy.

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

12. What is the name of Lou's wife?
(a) Laverne.
(b) Penny.
(c) Jane.
(d) Cindy.

13. What item of clothing does Lou wish he had removed while he is sitting in the first meeting of Yo's class?
(a) His sweater.
(b) His coat.
(c) His scarf.
(d) His hat.

14. The chapter entitled "The Suitor" is narrated by which character?
(a) Doug.
(b) Dexter.
(c) Carlos.
(d) Lucinda.

15. What is the title of the chapter that focuses on Marie and Clair?
(a) "The Caretaker."
(b) "The Cousin."
(c) "The Landlady."
(d) "The Mother."

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Jose have with his wife before the daughter in the story is born?

2. Who is the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Best Friend"?

3. Yo teaches which character the basics of reading?

4. One of Yo's aunts notices that which person resembles her late husband?

5. What item of clothing do Yo and Tammy force Tom and Jerry to wear before they are allowed to listen to poetry?

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