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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Nestor invite the girl?

2. Where is Cesar sitting as the story switches perspective?

3. What kind of advice does Cesar give Nestor?

4. Why does Nestor marry Delores?

5. To where does Maria move?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what does Cesar begin to hallucinate?

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

3. What does Cesar think is important for Eugenio to know? Why is he worried about Eugenio?

4. Why does Cesar hire Eugenio?

5. How does Cesar end up in his neighbor's room?

6. How does Cesar first meet Lydia?

7. Why does Cesar remain in New York City?

8. About what is "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love?"

9. Does Cesar play anymore? If so, where?

10. Who is Maria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cesar is a very generous man.

Part 1) How is he generous?

Part 2) Why is he generous?

Part 3) What affect does his generosity have on him later in life?

Essay Topic 2

Cesar drinks himself to death.

Part 1) Why does Cesar drink excessively?

Part 2) What effect does the alcohol have on his body and his relationships?

Part 3) Why does he not stop drinking?

Essay Topic 3

Cesar's daughter, Meriela, does not leave Cuba.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) How does Cesar feel about her not wanting to leave?

Part 3) How is her life in Cuba different from many other Cubans? Why?

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