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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. What kind of book by Yo does Lou buy in the chapter entitled "The Student"?
(a) A novella.
(b) A book of short stories.
(c) A novel.
(d) A book of poetry.

2. What method of transportation does Dexter use to come surprise Yo?
(a) Car.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Plane.
(d) Train.

3. For what reason does Lou return to his alma mater within the chapter entitled "The Student"?
(a) For a class reunion.
(b) To collect his diploma.
(c) To apply for a job.
(d) To speak to Yo.

4. What word does Lou use to describe the end of a good book written by a skillful author?
(a) Touchdown.
(b) Dunk.
(c) Goal.
(d) Epic.

5. What sport wins Lou a scholarship to a small liberal arts college?
(a) Lacrosse.
(b) Crew.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year of college does Lou have Yo as a professor?

2. What adjective does Lou use to describe Yo's teaching during their conference?

3. What name does Jose give to the daughter who is born during the time of the narrative?

4. How many different wedding guests help to narrate the chapter of the same name?

5. What injury is inflicted upon Marie within the chapter entitled "The Landlady"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the ways in which the characters of Yo and Dexter differ.

2. For how many weeks has Clair been away at the time Yo comes to live as a tenant in Marie and Clair's home?

3. What observation does Doug's pastor make about Yo at her wedding and why is it significant?

4. In what way does Alvarez set up the United States and the Dominican Republic as foil settings?

5. How does Alvarez portray the theme of superstition and religious belief within the chapter entitled "The Night Watchman"?

6. In what type of group do Yo and Tammy meet?

7. How does irony arise within Tammy's comments about Yo's lack of romantic interest in men?

8. What reason does Tammy pinpoint when wondering what makes her go along with "Yo's schemes" (147)?

9. What does the poem by Sappho symbolize?

10. With what elements of Yo's personality is Jose uncomfortable?

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