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

2. What is the last name of Marie and Clair?
(a) Beaudry.
(b) Lopez.
(c) Rosen.
(d) Rodriguez.

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

4. How many children does Jose have with his wife before the daughter in the story is born?
(a) 8.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. Jose learns that Yo has married what kind of man?
(a) Black.
(b) Cuban.
(c) Korean.
(d) American.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Jose receives a notice from what organization stating that he must soon evacuate the land upon which his house sits?

3. In what state does Yo meet Marie and Clair?

4. According to Lou, what had Yo always said would "break your heart" (183)?

5. What is the meaning of the Spanish word "tierra" (245)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What element does Alvarez depict as the main reason for the split between Yo and Dexter?

2. Describe Yo's status in the Dominican Republic as an adult.

3. To what phrase does Yo have a strong reaction during her conversation with Jose?

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

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

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

7. What does the poem by Sappho symbolize?

8. What observation of Yo's causes Tammy to burst into tears within the chapter entitled "The Best Friend"?

9. Discuss a time in the text when Tammy displays the effects of past physical abuse.

10. Name three different reasons Jose wants to give his next child to Yo.

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