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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following artists is identified as a favorite of Brian’s?
(a) Alfredo Rodriguez.
(b) Omar Sosa.
(c) Nachito Herrera.
(d) Chucho Valdés.

2. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “zaocan” in the novel?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Tea.
(d) Breakfast.

3. Which of the following is the name of Caro’s mother?
(a) Tina.
(b) Cheslin.
(c) Mel.
(d) Morgan.

4. As which of the following colors does Leigh interpret her anger at Brian’s departure from her grandparents’ home?
(a) Burnt ocher.
(b) Burnt sienna.
(c) Burnt orange.
(d) Burnt umber.

5. Which of the following smells does Leigh note on Alex?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Deodorant.
(c) Toothpaste.
(d) Tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

1. As which of the following does Leigh gloss the term “bwabwei” in the novel?

2. Which of the following “singsong rhymes” does Leigh recall (8)?

3. As which of the following does Waipo pronounce Brian’s name?

4. The comment about “That gray body, arranged in the casket like a doll” (68) offers an example of which of the following?

5. Which of the following is the name of Leigh’s practitioner?

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