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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Jose's wife and children, which other member of the family lives in Jose's house?
(a) Jose's nephew.
(b) Xiomara's niece.
(c) Xiomara's nephew.
(d) Jose's niece.

2. When Marie notices that Clair is disappearing, what action does she believe that Clair is taking?
(a) Planning their anniversary party.
(b) Working an extra job.
(c) Having an affair.
(d) Gambling.

3. Who denies Yo's request to move out of the room she rents from Marie and Clare?
(a) The judge.
(b) Clair.
(c) Clare and Marie.
(d) Marie.

4. The chapter entitled "The Landlady" ends with Marie and Yo sitting in what location as they wait for Clair to return home?
(a) In the street.
(b) In the attic.
(c) On the front lawn.
(d) By the living room window.

5. At what age had Jose first touched a breast in a sexual manner at the request of Dona Teolinda?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

6. How many names does Jose know how to write?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

7. What is the source of the liquid that ruins many of Yo's writings within Marie and Clair's home?
(a) A hailstorm.
(b) An overturned glass of water.
(c) An overturned cup of coffee.
(d) A leak in the roof.

8. What name does Jose give to the daughter who is born during the time of the narrative?
(a) Siobhan.
(b) Cherubim.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Yolanda.

9. Dexter meets which of Yo's family members during his surprise visit to the Dominican Republic?
(a) Sandi.
(b) Lucinda.
(c) Carla.
(d) Fifi.

10. About what sport is the story that Lou hands in to Yo?
(a) Football.
(b) Track.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Basketball.

11. Jose states that working for Yo nets him "more money in a week than he had earned in a" (245) by working his farm?
(a) Fortnight.
(b) Season.
(c) Year.
(d) Month.

12. In what month does Yo stop teaching a particular character to read when she goes back to the United States?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) May.
(d) December.

13. What is the name of Jose's wife?
(a) Siobhan.
(b) Xiomara.
(c) Stella.
(d) Mabel.

14. Dexter's and Yo's conflicting attitudes about what element of life causes their break-up?
(a) Money.
(b) Family.
(c) Sex.
(d) Careers.

15. What sport wins Lou a scholarship to a small liberal arts college?
(a) Crew.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Football.
(d) Lacrosse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Yo use to describe the nature of stories to Lou?

2. To whom does Penny introduce Lou at a party within the chapter entitled "The Student"?

3. For what reason does Lou return to his alma mater within the chapter entitled "The Student"?

4. What is Tammy's last name?

5. What item of clothing do Yo and Tammy force Tom and Jerry to wear before they are allowed to listen to poetry?

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