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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Papa move the family away from Corcoron?
(a) To find a better school.
(b) To avoid investigation.
(c) To find work.
(d) To get a raise.

2. Who in the family is most supportive of Papa's plan to cross the border?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Trampito.
(c) Francisco.
(d) Mama.

3. What law did Papa break at the beginning of the book?
(a) He didn't tell the authorities about his new baby.
(b) He lied to a policeman.
(c) He stole some candy.
(d) He crossed the border without papers.

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

5. What did Angel de Oro symbolize to Francisco?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Love.
(c) Consistency.
(d) Nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Angel de Oro live?

2. What did Mrs. Scalapino forbid Arthur to do?

3. Where did Francisco go to watch his father in Soledad?

4. What did the children get for Christmas?

5. Who is the most kind to Francisco in Soledad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mama do for the children at Christmas time after leaving Corcoran?

2. Why was Mama angry after Francisco worked in the fields for the first time in Soledad?

3. What caused Curtis to get angry with Francisco?

4. Why did so many people move away from Corcoran?

5. What did Mrs. Scalapino give Francisco at the end of the year?

6. How did Francisco's family eat during the first weeks at the first farm?

7. What did Francisco give Curtis at the end of the school year, and why?

8. How was Torito treated in the Tent City before he went to the hospital?

9. Why did Papa not buy anything from the young couple when they came by?

10. Where did Francisco get the bag of candy at the beginning of the book?

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