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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who unexpectedly hugs Carlos in Chapter 7?
(a) Eugenio.
(b) A chimpanzee.
(c) A bear cub.
(d) Tony.

2. From what country is Carlos's grandfather Nieto?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Spain.
(d) Chile.

3. What do the Cuban children call their birthday cakes?
(a) Keikes.
(b) Tortas.
(c) Bollos.
(d) Pasteles.

4. What is the name of the jackpot in the Spanish lottery?
(a) El Premio Gordo.
(b) El Somnambulente.
(c) El Alto Grado.
(d) El Primer Piso.

5. What is Carlos's father's profession?
(a) Judge.
(b) Police officer.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Businessman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which philosopher does Carlos despise?

2. To what sin is Carlos especially prone, as described in Chapter 14?

3. Who is invariably present at birthday parties?

4. Which character injures his hand with a firecracker in Chapter 8?

5. Of what nationality is the hot dog man in Carlos's neighborhood?

(see the answer key)

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