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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Nestor impressed by this girl?
(a) She looks very wealthy.
(b) She intelligent, although not very beautiful.
(c) She is also from Havana.
(d) She is intelligent and beautiful.

2. What does Delores's father do every night?
(a) Goes to the Cuban clubs.
(b) Goes to work as a janitor.
(c) Reads from his favorite book.
(d) Calls her mother.

3. Where is Cesar sitting as the story switches perspective?
(a) On the beach.
(b) In a director's chair.
(c) In his kitchen.
(d) In the Hotel Splendour.

4. What kind of advice does Cesar give Nestor?
(a) Give up on Maria, because she does not want to marry Nestor.
(b) Abuse Maria, so she will know who is in charge.
(c) Keep asking her to marry him.
(d) Bring her gifts and send her flowers.

5. Where are the Mambo Kings hugely popular?
(a) Chicago clubs.
(b) New York City clubs.
(c) Los Angeles clubs.
(d) Miami clubs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Cesar and Nestor escape in 1949?

2. How does Cesar feel about his celebrity?

3. How does Nestor feel about the New York City nightlife?

4. Who eventually joins Delores and her father?

5. Why does Nestor marry Delores?

(see the answer key)

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