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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 14, how often did Roberto wash and polish his car?

2. What color eyes did the girl have that Roberto danced with in Chapter 13?

3. What was the name of the teacher in Chapter 17, who had Francisco and other students follow the presidential election?

4. In Chapter 16, what did the Christmas tree that Roberto got have on it when he brought it home?

5. In Chapter 15, what color suit did Mr. Kinkade wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what did Mr. Kinkade say about Francisco's progress in high school?

2. In Chapter 18, what did Francisco decide to perform for the Junior Scandals and why?

3. In Chapter 15, what discovery did Francisco make when he toured Cal Poly?

4. In Chapter 14, what were driving lessons like when Roberto taught Francisco to drive?

5. In Chapter 13, what happened to a relationship that Roberto had with a girl named Susan?

6. In Chapter 18, how successful was Francisco's performance at the Junior Scandals?

7. In Chapter 16, what was Francisco's Spanish teacher like?

8. In Chapter 16, what name does Francisco decide would be a good name for his Spanish club, and what do his classmates think?

9. In Chapter 12, what did Francisco's freshman English teacher tell him was weak, and how did she suggest he improve?

10. In Chapter 16, how does Roberto get a Christmas tree, and what does it look like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Francisco named the chapters in his book. Did the chapter titles reveal what was going to happen in a chapter? Would the chapter titles be considered spoilers?

Essay Topic 2

Francisco often struggled with his classes in school. How hard did Francisco work to do well in school? What did his actions demonstrate about perseverance?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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