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What is the nationality of the Benitez family?
What is the nationality of the Benitez family?
Haitian-Dominican
Who is the main character?
Who is the main character?
Zuri
How many Benitez sisters are in the family?
How many Benitez sisters are in the family?
Five
Who is Madrina?
Who is Madrina?
Who is Colin?
Who is Colin?
Who is Janae?
Who is Janae?
Where does Janae attend college?
Where does Janae attend college?
In what city does the Benitez family live?
In what city does the Benitez family live?
Who are Warren and Charlise?
Who are Warren and Charlise?
Who are the Benitez family's new neighbours?
Who are the Benitez family's new neighbours?
Who attends the Easton School?
Who attends the Easton School?
Where does Zuri plan to attend college?
Where does Zuri plan to attend college?
How does Zuri travel to Washington, D.C.?
How does Zuri travel to Washington, D.C.?
Who does Zuri see on Howard's campus?
Who does Zuri see on Howard's campus?
Who does Darius introduce Zuri to?
Who does Darius introduce Zuri to?
What is 'Busboys and Poets'?
What is 'Busboys and Poets'?
How does Zuri return to Brooklyn?
How does Zuri return to Brooklyn?
Do Zuri and Darius become involved?
Do Zuri and Darius become involved?
What sad event occurs in Brooklyn?
What sad event occurs in Brooklyn?
What forces the Benitez family to move?
What forces the Benitez family to move?
What is the name of Zuri's older sister?
What is the name of Zuri's older sister?
What are the names of Zuri's younger sisters?
What are the names of Zuri's younger sisters?
What street does Zuri live on in Brooklyn?
What street does Zuri live on in Brooklyn?
Where does Papi work?
Where does Papi work?
What does Marisol call herself?
What does Marisol call herself?
What are the brother's names?
What are the brother's names?
Where does Janae go to college?
Where does Janae go to college?
Where does Ansley go to college?
Where does Ansley go to college?
What is Papi's favourite thing to do?
What is Papi's favourite thing to do?
Who has a crush on Janae?
Who has a crush on Janae?
What place is referred to as 'the happy place' by Zuri and Janae?
What place is referred to as 'the happy place' by Zuri and Janae?
What does Darius return to Zuri?
What does Darius return to Zuri?
What does Zuri call the Darcy House?
What does Zuri call the Darcy House?
What is the project where Warren lives?
What is the project where Warren lives?
What does Zuri want to submit to Howard instead of an essay?
What does Zuri want to submit to Howard instead of an essay?
What famous person was in the Busboys and Poets?
What famous person was in the Busboys and Poets?
Study Notes
Benitez Family
- The Benitez family has Haitian-Dominican roots.
- They consist of five sisters, including Zuri and her older sister Janae.
- The family resides in Brooklyn, NY, specifically on Bushwick street.
Main Characters
- Zuri is the protagonist, a passionate young woman aspiring to attend Howard University.
- Janae, Zuri's older sister, studies at Syracuse University and has a crush on Colin.
- Colin is Madrina's nephew, who develops a crush on Janae as well.
- Darius attends the Easton School with Warren and becomes a significant person in Zuri's life.
Supporting Characters
- Madrina, the family's landlord, plays a pivotal role in their lives.
- Warren and Charlise are childhood friends of the Benitez sisters.
- Additional younger sisters include Marisol, Layla, and Kayla.
Important Locations
- Zuri plans to travel to Washington, D.C., using a Greyhound bus.
- The Busboys and Poets bookstore on Howard's campus is a notable place for Zuri, where she admires Langston Hughes' work.
Events and Themes
- Zuri and Darius's relationship develops, and they ultimately become involved.
- A tragic event occurs when Madrina passes away, compelling the family to move as Colin sells the building.
- Zuri's creative side emerges as she contemplates submitting poetry instead of a traditional essay to Howard.
College Aspirations
- Zuri’s college aspirations lead her to Howard University.
- Other siblings pursue higher education at notable institutions; Janae is at Syracuse and Ansley at Cornell.
Family Dynamics and Interests
- Papi works in a hospital cafeteria and enjoys reading books, highlighting his educational value.
- Marisol playfully identifies herself as "Money Love Mari," showing her personality and interests.
- The rooftop of their building is dubbed "the happy place" by Zuri and Janae, symbolizing a cherished escape.
Miscellaneous
- Darius helps Zuri by returning a computer to her, strengthening their bond.
- Zuri humorously refers to the Darcy House as a "mini-mansion," reflecting her views on social class and environment.
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Description
Explore the vibrant world of the Benitez family, rooted in Haitian-Dominican culture. This quiz focuses on the main and supporting characters, their aspirations, and important locations such as Howard University. Test your knowledge about Zuri, Janae, and the community surrounding them.