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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what one thing did Francisco not miss when he and Roberto were alone?

2. In Chapter 9, what was Francisco missing from his locker?

3. In Chapter 9, where did Francisco get another pair of tennis shoes?

4. In Chapter 3, what was Francisco's favorite rock 'n' roll singer on the radio?

5. In Chapter 10, what did Mike Nevel offer to Pay Roberto and Francisco to clean in the evenings?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how did Francisco and his classmates practice for their eighth grade graduation?

2. In Chapter 2, how did Roberto lose and then get his janitor job back?

3. In Chapter 7, what did Roberto, Francisco, and Papa get paid for working for Ito, and why did Papa get more money?

4. In Chapter 1, why did Francisco live in constant fear from the time he was four until he was 14?

5. In Chapter 4, what did Roberto and Francisco do to get the house ready for their family?

6. In Chapter 5, what did Francisco do to deal with the boredom of picking strawberries?

7. What happened when Francisco was in eighth grade?

8. In Chapter 2, what did Francisco miss when he and Roberto were alone in their house without their family?

9. In Chapter 2, how was it for Francisco when he returned to school?

10. In Chapter 1, why did Roberto and Francisco go back to the United States alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Francisco and Roberto enjoyed rock ‘n’ roll music and movies that their peers enjoyed. How were Francisco and Roberto’s tastes in music and movies different than their parents, especially their father? In what way were their tastes influenced by their peers and a generation gap?

Essay Topic 2

Francisco’s mother encouraged him frequently. How did Mama serve as a peacemaker between Francisco and his father? How did her faith affect their relationship? How would you describe the relationship between Francisco and his mother?

Essay Topic 3

Francisco was close to his brother Roberto. What challenges have the boys faced together? How have those challenges influenced their relationship? How would you describe the relationship between Francisco and Roberto?

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