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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Tent City stink so much?
(a) It was over a sulfur vent.
(b) It was near a farm.
(c) It had no garbage pick up.
(d) It was next to the dump.

2. What did Mrs. Scalapino forbid Arthur to do?
(a) Be late to class.
(b) Sit by Curtis.
(c) Speak Spanish.
(d) Graduate.

3. Where did Miguelito play with Francisco?
(a) Near the river.
(b) In the basement.
(c) In the fields.
(d) Behind the church.

4. What was the classroom pet in Mrs. Scalapino's room?
(a) Caterpillar.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Gerbil.
(d) Spider.

5. What did Mama make with what she begged from the butcher?
(a) Tacos.
(b) Soup.
(c) Sandwhiches.
(d) Burritos.

6. What did the border represent to Papa?
(a) A fresh start.
(b) Danger.
(c) The evil in the world.
(d) A barrier.

7. Why did Francisco have to repeat a grade?
(a) The teacher needed his help.
(b) He could not speak English.
(c) His birthday was too late.
(d) He couldn't pay for the next grade.

8. What was rubbed on Torito's stomach to heal him?
(a) Lotion.
(b) Oil.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Mint.

9. What did Francisco daydream about in Mrs. Scalapino's class?
(a) Becoming a butterfly.
(b) Working in the fields.
(c) Being rich.
(d) Teaching a class.

10. What did Francisco miss most when Miguelito moved?
(a) His extra food.
(b) His friendship.
(c) His laughter.
(d) His skills.

11. Why couldn't Francisco help Mama all the time in the Tent City?
(a) He had to go to school.
(b) He was not to be seen during the day.
(c) He was sick.
(d) He worked in the fields.

12. What did Francisco like to do when he was bored in Corcoran?
(a) Draw pictures.
(b) Watch his neighbor's fish.
(c) Read his books.
(d) Practice English.

13. How are Francisco and Ruben related?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are half-brothers.
(d) Ruben is his nephew.

14. What was Francisco's main motivation in Soledad?
(a) Belonging.
(b) Security.
(c) Anger.
(d) Money.

15. How much money did Papa have when he got to his first farm?
(a) $8.
(b) $7.
(c) $6.
(d) $5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who named Angel de Oro?

2. How did Francisco learn that Miguelito moved?

3. What was Mama's Christmas present?

4. What grade was Francisco in while living in Corcoran?

5. Why did Papa move the family away from Corcoron?

(see the answer keys)

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