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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What good news does Carlos receive in regard to his writing?
(a) A publisher wants to publish his book of poems
(b) He will get a byline in Ganzo's newspaper
(c) He will become a war correspondent
(d) A newspaper wants him to become a regular writer

2. With what task in the hospital does Carlos help?
(a) Reading to children who have tuberculosis
(b) Spending time working at the information desk
(c) Caring for other patients
(d) Surgery

3. In what has Carlos' faith been restored?
(a) America
(b) His family
(c) Traditions and culture
(d) Philippines

4. What does Carlos write that is published?
(a) Nothing
(b) Poetry
(c) Short stories
(d) Stories about the Philippines

5. Where is Carlos' work beginning to get published?
(a) China
(b) Manila
(c) Canada
(d) Seattle

6. What type of crop is harvested in San Fernando?
(a) Tomato
(b) Citrus
(c) Lettuce
(d) Grapes

7. After his operations, what is Carlos missing on his right side?
(a) Ribs
(b) Lung
(c) Appendix
(d) Liver

8. How does Carlos travel to Bakersfield?
(a) He walks
(b) Box car
(c) With Amado
(d) With Jose

9. What do the police do that upsets Carlos?
(a) Tell him to move out of the hotel
(b) Arrest him
(c) Search everyone at a dinner
(d) Arrest Macario

10. How many operations does Carlos undergo?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

11. Why are there not many workers in Bakersfield?
(a) There are no crops in Bakersfield
(b) Harvest is still months away
(c) Mexican workers have taken over the work previously done by Filipinos
(d) They have been run out by thugs

12. Which of the following would have been taught in one of Carlos' classes?
(a) Democracy
(b) Labor union rules
(c) Socialism
(d) Communism

13. What does Ganzo tell Carlos to keep doing?
(a) Taking care of Macario
(b) Hoping for citizenship
(c) Moving to different cities
(d) Writing

14. What is the first victory the Filipinos win in their battle for civil rights?
(a) Proclamation allowing Filipinos to fight in the armed forces
(b) Proclamation allowing Filipinos to become citizens
(c) Proclamation allowing Filipinos to form labor unions
(d) Proclamation allowing Filipinos to live in America without police involvement

15. Which word best describes how Carlos feels at the end of the story?
(a) Alienated
(b) Belonging
(c) Longing
(d) Homesick

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first tells Carlos that Macario will be going to Spain to fight?

2. Who begins visiting Carlos after Alice leaves?

3. Which of the following best describes who has taken over the CPRF and labor organizations?

4. What do Carlos, Jose and Macario find themselves in the middle of at the bar?

5. Which of the following is the main reason many of the Filipinos want to fight in the war?

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