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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the family have to hunt for food when they got to the farm?
(a) There was no work for 2 weeks.
(b) They were not eligible for camp food.
(c) They needed food for the family they were hiding.
(d) They didn't like American food.

2. What was Angel de Oro?
(a) A fish.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A bird.

3. Why did Mama want to buy something from the young couple?
(a) They looked like her children..
(b) She liked to help others.
(c) The man was sick.
(d) The woman was pregnant.

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

5. Why was Francisco not happy with his job in Soledad?
(a) He felt too young.
(b) He was not good at it.
(c) He was forgotten.
(d) He got lonely.

6. What did Roberto have to do in Soledad?
(a) Pick in the fields.
(b) Babysit.
(c) Go to school.
(d) All of these.

7. What did Mama be from the butcher?
(a) Old meat.
(b) Fat.
(c) Knives.
(d) Bones.

8. What did Francisco win a blue ribbon for?
(a) His English improvement.
(b) His butterfly picture.
(c) All of these.
(d) His rabbit poem.

9. Where were the Christmas gifts placed?
(a) Under the pillows.
(b) Next to their shoes.
(c) By the door.
(d) On the table.

10. Where did Francisco meet Miguelito?
(a) Work.
(b) School.
(c) Church.
(d) The market.

11. Why couldn't Francisco visit Torito at the hospital?
(a) He had an infectious disease.
(b) His parents couldn't pay.
(c) All of these.
(d) Francisco was too busy.

12. Who joined Francisco in his activities while he was bored in Corcoran?
(a) Papa.
(b) Mama.
(c) Trampito.
(d) Roberto.

13. What did Trampito break in Soledad?
(a) The crystal.
(b) A picture.
(c) A door jamb.
(d) His bottle.

14. What caused Curtis to get mad at Francisco?
(a) He spoke English.
(b) He talked to his sister.
(c) He did better in school.
(d) He had his jacket.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mama ask Papa to build in the Tent City?

2. What law did Papa break at the beginning of the book?

3. What did Papa pick in Soledad?

4. How did Roberto usually get to school?

5. What gave Francisco headaches while living in the Tent City?

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