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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Francisco figure out how to get paid more in Soledad?

2. Where did Francisco think the train was from?

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

4. What did Francisco like to do during recess?

5. Why did Francisco resent his brother 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 happened the first time Francisco worked in the fields in Soledad?

4. What did Francisco love the most about the first farm his family was at?

5. What kind of illness did Torito have?

6. How did Francisco learn that Miguelito had left?

7. What kind of dream did Francisco have while Torito was sick?

8. What secret did Francisco tell Roberto in Soledad, and how did he respond?

9. Why did Roberto not like school?

10. Who was most excited about the move for the family at the beginning of the book, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which person did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

Francisco endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

What did Francisco learn most from moving around so much with his family, and how did that affect the tone of the book?

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