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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator of the Prologue "swears on" (7) what when she promises not to reveal her sister's secret to a certain person?
(a) Their shared mother's grave.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her life.
(d) Her grave.

2. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Mother" says that "the hardest thing coming to this country" had actually been what element?
(a) Language.
(b) Getting a job.
(c) Winter.
(d) Prejudice.

3. What type of doctor does Sarita become before setting up her own practice in Florida?
(a) A pediatrician.
(b) An osteopath.
(c) A podiatrist.
(d) An orthopedist.

4. Later in Sarita's life, she finds out that she is the illegitimate daughter of a man with what last name?
(a) Munoz.
(b) Garcia.
(c) de la Torre.
(d) Lopez.

5. Garfield has vowed never to touch what object while at work?
(a) A stapler.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A computer.
(d) A shot of whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. The first letter Garfield ever writes for Yo is for her pursuit of what endeavor?

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

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

5. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" states that Roe now has what type of job in Washington, D.C.?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the narrator of the Prologue upset when she hears her sister Yo on the radio?

2. Describe the nature of the culture shock Sarita experiences upon arriving in New York.

3. In what way does the narrator of the Prologue deceive one of her sisters within the narrative?

4. In what way does the theme of appearance versus reality appear within the end of the chapter entitled "The Maid's Daughter"?

5. For what two reasons does Yo go to Miami?

6. In what way does the text depict a series of different religious and spiritual beliefs?

7. Provide three points along the timeline of Sarita's childhood and adolescence.

8. What is the symbolism of the powder Sarita's mother uses in an effort to get to New York City?

9. How does the theme of control arise within the Prologue?

10. Discuss an example of magical realism Alvarez includes within the narrative.

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