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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term barrio?
(a) A regular neighborhood
(b) A Spanish-speaking area of a town
(c) A very wealthy area of a town
(d) A slum and very poor neighborhood

2. From what disease does Marian die?
(a) Tuberculosis
(b) Pneumonia
(c) Syphilis
(d) Cancer

3. Why do Julio and Carlos flee the orchard?
(a) The crew leader stole their paychecks
(b) They want to find Carlos's brothers
(c) A group appears and starts shooting at everyone
(d) They are tired of working hard

4. With whom is Nick running a literary magazine in Los Angeles?
(a) Pascual
(b) Max
(c) Carlos
(d) Felix

5. What does Carlos find his mother doing when he finally finds her?
(a) Plowing
(b) Caring for his ill father
(c) Selling beans
(d) Taking care of his siblings

6. What happens when the strikers try to prevent the transport of the produce?
(a) They are run over by vehicles
(b) They are shot and killed by farmers
(c) The strike is broken
(d) They are beaten and arrested by the police

7. When does Claro say Carlos should return to Stockton?
(a) When he finds his brothers
(b) When he has money to pay for his gambling
(c) Never
(d) When he's ready to fight for his people

8. Where does Carlos' ship dock in America?
(a) Washington
(b) California
(c) Oregon
(d) New York

9. Who tells Carlos to head to Stockton?
(a) The girl who was assaulted
(b) Hobos
(c) Claro
(d) The Chinese

10. How does Carlos' cousin show him how to meet girls?
(a) Dance with them
(b) Call over to them
(c) Walk up and stand in front of them
(d) Avoid all eye contact with them

11. What does Juan Cablaan give Carlos?
(a) Books
(b) Suitcase
(c) Ticket to America
(d) Shoes

12. Of what nationality is the woman who owns the restaurant where Carlos hangs out?
(a) Japanese
(b) American
(c) Filipino
(d) Korean

13. With what disease is Carlos diagnosed?
(a) Tuberculosis
(b) Pneumonia
(c) Syphilis
(d) Cancer

14. At what grade level does Amado's education end?
(a) Twelfth
(b) Eighth
(c) Tenth
(d) Fifth

15. At what age does Carlos leave home?
(a) 18
(b) 15
(c) 10
(d) 13

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the strike to gain momentum?

2. How do Carlos and Luciano earn money to open a small store?

3. Why does Carlos move back to California?

4. On what does the family spend all of its money?

5. Which of the following are a part of Carlos' duties at the newspaper after Pascual gets sick?

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