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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what source did Francisco first learn that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated?
(a) Professor James Hannah.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Smokey.
(d) The radio.

2. To which literary character did Father O'Neill allude when instructing Francisco to hold his head up high while walking?
(a) Holden Caulfield.
(b) Don Quixote.
(c) David Copperfield.
(d) Don Juan.

3. The chapter entitled "At a Loss" begins on which day of November?
(a) 30.
(b) 16.
(c) 11.
(d) 22.

4. Laura told Francisco in the chapter entitled "A Secret Revealed" that her mother had died when she was how old?
(a) 14,
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

5. What was the last name of Laura, the young woman in whom Francisco took a keen interest during his sophomore year?
(a) Soprano.
(b) Savonarola.
(c) Facchini.
(d) Cassini.

6. What is the English translation of the word "curandera" (122)?
(a) Cook.
(b) Healer.
(c) Musician.
(d) Blacksmith.

7. 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.

8. Francisco's father was under the influence of which substance when he was found sprawled out on the grass the night before a major holiday?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Pain medication.

9. What object did Rafael Hernandez give to Francisco as a gift before returning to Mexico to join his family?
(a) A calendar.
(b) A book.
(c) A clock.
(d) A pestle.

10. In front of which hall were Francisco and Laura sitting when he confided that he had something to tell her?
(a) Varsi Hall.
(b) Nobili.
(c) Kenna.
(d) Cervantes Hall.

11. What was the name of the person who took care of Papa after he returned to Mexico?
(a) Joaquina.
(b) Ruben.
(c) Chana.
(d) Raul.

12. Which member of Francisco's family had been an avid supporter of John F. Kennedy?
(a) Juan Francisco.
(b) Trampita.
(c) Joaquina.
(d) Rorra.

13. How many dollars did Francisco borrow from the federal government at the start of his sophomore year of college?
(a) $750.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $500.
(d) $300.

14. How old was Francisco when he tried to teach himself how to pick a particular crop?
(a) 6.
(b) 9.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

15. One of the people at the Sodality meeting who made offensive comments apologized to Francisco for what action?
(a) For not knowing that Francisco was so young.
(b) For not knowing that Francisco was a feminist.
(c) For not knowing that Francisco had a gay brother.
(d) For not knowing that Francisco was Mexican.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dollars did Francisco earn in exchange for delivering Christmas presents for Mrs. Hancock?

2. What crop would the rest of the family be picking in the days when Francisco watched one of his siblings inside the family car all day?

3. Rafael Hernandez told Francisco that he had seen signs prohibiting Mexicans and dogs at establishments in what U.S. state?

4. How many weeks before Francisco's arrival from college had his father departed for Mexico?

5. What kind of business did Laura's parents own when she was a child?

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