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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Making of a Soldier, A Compromise, Cervantes Hall, Reaching Out, and A Stranger's Gift.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which movie star did Francisco's sister-in-law resemble?
(a) Tippi Hedren.
(b) Elizabeth Taylor.
(c) Rita Hayworth.
(d) Talulah Bankhead.

2. How many hours per week did Francisco work before he left to attend college in California?
(a) 25.
(b) 60.
(c) 15.
(d) 35.

3. At what time of the morning did upperclassmen bang on the door of Francisco and Smokey to force them to learn a song?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. How many younger siblings did Francisco have at the time he set out for college?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. What kind of a bone did Joaquina often buy to serve as a base for the family's foraged vegetables?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Mutton.
(c) Beef.
(d) Chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sort of residence did Roberto and Francisco live alone in the United States for a number of months?

2. What kind of event did Francisco attend that surprised him by how good it made him feel?

3. What is the name of the oldest son in the Jimenez family?

4. How many hours per week did Francisco work during his first summer home from college?

5. Why did Francisco join the Reserve Officers Training Corp?

(see the answer key)

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