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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: "The Maid's Daughter"- Part II: "The Caretakers".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sarita recalls that the Garcias had treated her like a cross between a "goodwill project" (57) and a what?
(a) A pariah.
(b) A little sister.
(c) A baby cousin.
(d) A niece.

2. The first letter Garfield ever writes for Yo is for her pursuit of what endeavor?
(a) To get into MIT.
(b) To be awarded a graduate assistantship at Brown.
(c) To be a Fulbright scholar.
(d) To get into Harvard Business School.

3. In what type of setting does Sarita live with a family member in the Dominican Republic while her mother works for the Garcias?
(a) In the country.
(b) In a village.
(c) In the slums.
(d) On the beach.

4. When Yo sends Garfield works of literature, who is always the author?
(a) Yo.
(b) Hemingway.
(c) Milton.
(d) Donne.

5. For what reason does Yo come to see Sarita at her place of business in Florida?
(a) To offer Sarita a job.
(b) To interview Sarita for a book she wants to write.
(c) To express her condolences for the death of Sarita's mother.
(d) To ask for a loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over the years, Yo has sent Garfield what two types of literature?

2. Who comes to see the dean when Yo turns down the academic award?

3. What does Fifi say Mami is going to do after Yo has published her book?

4. What is the first name of Professor Garfield, Yo's mentor?

5. Two of the sisters of the Prologue's narrator have what job?

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