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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most important aspect of being in Julian's band, according to Cesar?
(a) The money earned.
(b) The fame acquired.
(c) The girls.
(d) The sense of family.

2. How does Cesar known Bernardito Mendelbaum?
(a) He worked with Cesar and Nestor at the meat packing plant.
(b) He is also from Havana.
(c) He used to be Cesar and Nestor's roommate.
(d) He used to be in the Mambo Kings' band.

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

4. What does Cesar do in his basement workshop?
(a) He teaches Eugenio how to work with wood.
(b) He watches television.
(c) He is building an altar for the neighborhood church.
(d) Mourns the changes which are now running rampant in Cuba.

5. When does Cesar see Lydia?
(a) In the morning.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) Mostly in the evenings.
(d) Mostly on the weekends.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does he combine narcotics?

2. What happens to Nestor because of this?

3. What does Cesar do for his daughter?

4. Why does Cesar's wife finally leave him?

5. What is one reason why Mariela does not want to leave Cuba?

(see the answer key)

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