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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. Carmelita is compared to which famous singer?
(a) Bessie Smith.
(b) Charo.
(c) Billie Holiday.
(d) Carmen Miranda.

2. What is the name of Carmelita's mugger?
(a) Orchidia.
(b) Dee.
(c) Juana.
(d) Sophia.

3. The name of Carmelita's poem to her friend is "Oy Vey, Number ____."
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

4. "Politics is not good for the ____."
(a) Digestion.
(b) Soul.
(c) Heart.
(d) Marriage.

5. The Prosecutor makes a comment about sending Juana to which country?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Spain.
(c) Russia.
(d) Cuba.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many shots will signal the attack?

2. Carmelita has a picture of which famous star on her wall?

3. The Prosecutor represents which religious office?

4. Which word is not used to describe the Vicereine?

5. How much money did Carmelita receive for her work in the film?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Juana escape? What is her disguise?

2. What agreement is made between the Prosecutor and Juana? What happens to Juana after the agreement is made?

3. Who is Aunt Nina? How does Carmelita describe the old woman?

4. What are some of the topics discussed in the BMU by the women? What family story does Carmelita tell the others?

5. What is "El Recibo Social?" What is the main topic? Why is it important to Carmelita?

6. Who is Maria Luisa? What is her role in the story? What does Maria Luisa convince Juana to do?

7. Discuss Carmelita's radio spot for WNYC. What was the purpose of the spot?

8. Discuss the meeting between Dee and Carmelita. Where had the women met on a previous occasion? Explain the scene and the reaction of each woman.

9. What information is extracted from Juan(a) after more questioning from the Prosecutor?

10. What happens to interrupt the tender moment between Juana and Maria Luisa? What major event occurs? Who appears on the scene?

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