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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. Who eventually joins Delores and her father?
(a) Her sister, Ana Maria.
(b) Her mother, Gabriela.
(c) Her cousin, Lucas.
(d) Her brother, Marco.

2. What can Nestor not get out of his head?
(a) Thoughts of Maria.
(b) Thoughts of Delores.
(c) A new song he has written.
(d) His desire to go home to Cuba.

3. Who are Cesar and Nestor Castillo?
(a) Two brothers who come to America from Cuba.
(b) Two cousins living in Puerto Rico.
(c) Two cousins who come to America from Haiti.
(d) Two brothers who leave America for Costa Rica.

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

5. How does Nestor feel about the New York City nightlife?
(a) It does not really appeal to him.
(b) It is the path to fortune.
(c) He loves it.
(d) It is the only lifestyle he can imagine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pablo say makes a man happy?

2. Why does Cesar keep the Mambo Kings together?

3. How does Delores feel about the celebrities in her home?

4. To where does Maria move?

5. Who pays for Cesar and Nestor while they are in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cesar handle Nestor's death?

2. Why does Cesar remain in New York City?

3. How does Delores feel about Lydia?

4. Why does Cesar visit Bernardito Mandelbaum? What does he give him?

5. How does Eugenio feel after having a conversation with Desi Arnaz?

6. What is taking place with the hearts?

7. Why does Cesar begin to play again after Nestor's death?

8. About what does Cesar begin to hallucinate?

9. What do the Castillo brothers have in common with Desi Arnaz?

10. What does Eugenio think about Desi Arnaz's home?

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