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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 216-269.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan's brother Luis do just before Ivan's body is buried at sea?
(a) He takes Ivan's hand.
(b) He gives Ivan a hug.
(c) He kisses Ivan's forehead.
(d) He touches Ivan's chest.

2. When Isabel searches for Ivan's Industriales hat, where does she find it?
(a) In Senora Castillo's hand.
(b) Under a bench on the boat.
(c) Floating in the water next to the boat.
(d) Tangled up in a sweatshirt.

3. Isabel's grandfather Lito makes her angry on the boat by telling her that her father is a what?
(a) A liar.
(b) A deadbeat.
(c) A thief.
(d) A fool.

4. When Ivan says that one thing he wants to do in America is watch American television, what show does he cite?
(a) Wheel of Fortune.
(b) Seinfeld.
(c) The Simpsons.
(d) South Park.

5. What does Mami say it is time for, once she puts a stop to the brewing argument on the boat?
(a) Paddling.
(b) Praying.
(c) A water break.
(d) A truce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Captain Schroeder say had happened when he sought to meet with President Bru?

2. When Josef overhears two stewards talking about racing other boats to Cuba, how many other boats do they say are traveling their route?

3. What does Isabel do just before Ivan's body is buried at sea?

4. What are piropos?

5. To what location does a taxi driver offer to drive Mahmoud and his family if they give him 24,000 Syrian pounds?

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