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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which cinema has deplorable restrooms?
(a) Cinema 11.
(b) The Roxy.
(c) Miramar Theater.
(d) The Rialto.

2. From what did Carlos's father die?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Cramps.
(c) Stroke.
(d) Pneumonia.

3. Carlos notes in Chapter 1 that his Aunt Lucia had been what political figure in a previous life?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) A Bourbon princess.
(c) A Hapsburg.
(d) Napoleon.

4. Who is the first villain in Carlos's dreams?
(a) Window Jesus.
(b) Torso Lady.
(c) Candlestick Lady.
(d) Maria Theresa.

5. What is the name of the Nietos' family doctor?
(a) Dr. Montoya.
(b) Dr. Portilla.
(c) Dr. Quinn.
(d) Dr. Lázaro.

6. As discussed in Chapter 26, what is in the trunk of the car Carlos is envisioning?
(a) Anti-Communist propaganda.
(b) Firearms.
(c) Birthday balloons.
(d) Hard-boiled eggs.

7. Where does Carlos work?
(a) The Holiday Inn.
(b) The Hilton Hotel.
(c) A bar.
(d) A Mexican restaurant.

8. According to Chapter 4, which people always read dirty magazines?
(a) Chauffeurs.
(b) Street vendors.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Postal workers.

9. What is the name of Carlos's youngest child?
(a) John-Carlos.
(b) Bruno.
(c) Juan.
(d) Joseph.

10. What is the name of the co-ed school to which Carlos transfers?
(a) La Escuela Santa María.
(b) Colegio del Salvador.
(c) Colegio del Pantocrator.
(d) La Universidad del Norte.

11. To what sin is Carlos especially prone, as described in Chapter 14?
(a) Blasphemy.
(b) Theft.
(c) Gluttony.
(d) Lying.

12. In Chapter 11, where does young Carlos's head get stuck?
(a) Under the sofa.
(b) In a hat that is too small.
(c) In a car door.
(d) In a pew.

13. Carlos discusses which toys in the beginning of Chapter 25?
(a) Yo-yos.
(b) Matchbox cars.
(c) Legos.
(d) Jigsaw puzzles.

14. What is the last place mentioned in Chapter 23?
(a) Miami.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New England.
(d) Havana.

15. What is a paredón?
(a) A cry for help.
(b) A wall.
(c) A lunatic.
(d) A type of cart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Carlos have to wait between eating lunch and going swimming?

2. Which person in Carlos's church is the most adept at using a fan?

3. In Chapter 11, who sits on Carlos's head?

4. Who buys Carlos and Tony comic books each Wednesday?

5. As mentioned in Chapter 22, Carlos's wife buys him a poster of which actress?

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