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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Mariela and her mother live comfortably in Cuba?

2. Where do the brothers settle?

3. Why does Cesar remain in New York City?

4. For what are these musicians searching?

5. What takes its toll on Cesar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A powerful theme in this novel is that the bonds of love are unbreakable.

Part 1) Name two unbreakable bonds of love found in this novel.

Part 2) Describe these two bonds.

Part 3) Is all the love in this book unbreakable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Mambo Kings are a very popular band in the 1950s.

Part 1) Who are the Mambo Kings? How do they end up in the United States?

Part 2) How do they become popular?

Part 3) How do the Mambo Kings handle their fame and fortune?

Essay Topic 3

Maria is Nestor's lost love.

Part 1) How does he lose her?

Part 2) What does he do to remember and honor her?

Part 3) How does he try to forget her? Is he successful? Why or why not?

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