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Model Latina contestant Linda Moreno came to the U.S. at age 9 from Zacatecas, Mexico where--fun fact--the hottest chile in Latina America is found. Raised to value higher education, the single mom who lives in Baldwin Park, CA, earned an accounting degree from Cal State L.A. She credits a friend in high school for the makeover that took her from ugly duckling to prom queen and thanks God for allowing her modeling hobby to become a career. The 25-year-old hot mama took a breather between hosting Latino entertainment conventions in L.A. and representing Mexico in beauty pageants to test her pop culture and Latino-centric IQ.

1. What are the names of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's twins?
a) Julissa & Marc II
b) Max & Emme
c) Hector & Puchi
Linda's answer: b)
Correct answer: b) Max & Emme. Hector & Puchi would've been so much cooler though.

2. What ingredients are necessary to make salsa?
a) Pace Picante Sauce, lemons, and garlic
b) Tapatío and crema
c) Roasted chiles, garlic and salt.
Linda's answer: c)
Correct answer: c) Roasted chiles, garlic and salt. ¡Orale! Homechick's a keeper.

3. What are the Alma Awards?
a) An annual awards show for Latinos in the entertainment industry.
b) A new reggaeton awards show
c) A television special dedicated to Latino politicians
Linda's answer: a)
Correct answer: a) An annual awards show for Latinos in the entertainment industry. Lord knows an awards show for reggaetoneros is just around the corner.

4. Fill in the blanks: The term Chicano(a) is used to describe Mexican Americans in the U.S. who have American beliefs.
Correct answer: The term Chicano is used to describe Mexican Americans in the U.S. who spoke out during the Civil Rights Movement, demanding an end to discrimination and access to equal opportunities.

5. What is Crash the Parties '08?
a) A reality show testing contestant's ability to attend a party uninvited
b) A Si TV and Voto Latino co-sponsored initiative sending two people to the national conventions.
c) A race to see how fast one can crash their car after leaving a house party
Linda's answer: b)
Correct answer: b) A Si TV and Voto Latino co-sponsored initiative sending two people to the national conventions. Go ‘head with your bad selves, winners Wendy C. and Michael M.!

6. Who was on the cover of Latina's July issue? Hint: They grew up 10 miles from you.
a) Prima J
b) America Ferrera
c) Jessica Alba.
Linda's answer: c)
Correct answer: a) Prima J. Although new mama Alba is a born-again Latina, Rosemead-reppin' Chicanas Prima J graced the July cover.

7. Fill in the blanks: The word Mexican means mixed and represents Spanish and Latin cultures.
Correct answer: The word Mexican means mixed and represents Spanish, Indian, and African cultures.

8. Who was recently chosen to replace Mark McGrath as host of celebrity news show Extra?
a) Kim Kardashian
b) Heidi Klum
c) Mario Lopez
Linda's answer: c)
Correct answer: c) Mario Lopez. Mad props to the dimpled dancer who took advantage of the ‘90s comeback.

9. Which Latina celebrity recently chopped off her hair and got bad press for it?
a) Paulina Rubio
b) Eva Longoria Parker
c) Kat Von D
Linda's answer: a)
Correct answer: b) Eva Longoria Parker. Word on the street is she handed Tony the scissors and let him cut away for her Desperate Housewives role. Now that's what I call trust.

10. What did Spanish colonizer Felipe de Neve originally name Los Angeles?
a) El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciúncula
b) The City of Angels
c) Lost Angels
Linda's answer: a)
Correct answer: a) El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciúncula. Shout-outs to the Tongva (Gabrieleños) and Chumash tribes--the real OGs.

Model Latina IQ: 60 %