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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Someone Is Coming to Take Your Lap and American Invastion of Macun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of music does Papi hum while he works?
(a) The words to famous boleros.
(b) The rhythms of American rock 'n roll.
(c) His favorite chachacha.
(d) The melody of rythm and blues.

2. What was the chief sin Esmeralda comes to expect from men?
(a) She expects that they will squander their money.
(b) She expects that they will often be drunk.
(c) She expects that they will be lazy.
(d) She expects that they will cheat on their wives.

3. What is a bohio?
(a) A traditional card game.
(b) A peasant's country house.
(c) A traditional jibara song.
(d) A small city dwelling.

4. What is Mami's nickname?
(a) Monin.
(b) Mona.
(c) Rami.
(d) Ramona.

5. How does Esmeralda burn her fingers?
(a) She touches the sunny side of the house.
(b) She touches the stove.
(c) She runs the water too hot.
(d) She touches a lit candle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bugs swarm Esmeralda when she picked up the old floor boards?

2. How many eggs does the hen in the yard lay?

3. Who is the governor of Puerto Rico during "The Invasion of Macun"?

4. In "The American Invasion of Macun", what does the expert pull out of a suitcase?

5. What does Mami pour onto Papi's clothes when she throws them onto the porch?

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