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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An American Citizen, Memories of a Barrack, In Solidarity, Providence, and Commencement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the Jimenez family deported to Mexico before returning to immigrate to the United States legally?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1951.

2. The application to become an American citizen involved the completion of what sort of petition?
(a) A petition for sanctuary.
(b) A petition for sovereignty.
(c) A petition for permanent residence.
(d) A petition for naturalization.

3. By Francisco's junior year in college, he was still uncomfortable taking what action?
(a) Writing persuasive essays.
(b) Speaking Spanish with Central Americans.
(c) Speaking in groups.
(d) Writing in Spanish.

4. During which week of September did Francisco move into the dorms at the start of his sophomore year?
(a) The third.
(b) The fourth.
(c) The first.
(d) The second.

5. Who drove when the family started out on their journey to take Francisco to college?
(a) Joaquina.
(b) Francisco.
(c) Trampita.
(d) Ruben.

Short Answer Questions

1. The chapter entitled "At a Loss" begins on which day of November?

2. To what California city did Francisco travel in order to attend college at the start of the memoir?

3. For how many years had Francisco been living legally in the United States before he applied to become an American citizen?

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

5. In what class did Francisco meet Laura in the middle of his sophomore year?

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