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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. Where did Angel de Oro live?
(a) In the big willow tree.
(b) Near the school.
(c) Francisco's neihgbor's house.
(d) Behind the wood pile.

2. What was Francisco's secret goal in Soledad?
(a) To go back to Mexico.
(b) To learn English.
(c) To be rich.
(d) To work in the fields.

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

4. What did Francisco miss most when Miguelito moved?
(a) His laughter.
(b) His skills.
(c) His extra food.
(d) His friendship.

5. How long did Papa have to wait to find work after crossing the border?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the classroom pet in Mrs. Scalapino's room?

2. How did Francisco feel in Soledad?

3. What caused Curtis to get mad at Francisco?

4. Why did Papa move the family away from Corcoron?

5. What did Miguelito make out of a stick of wood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Francisco so happy to meet Miguelito?

2. Why did Roberto not like school?

3. What did Mama get for Christmas, and why was this so special?

4. Why was Papa angry after Francisco worked in the fields for the first time in Soledad?

5. What was Francisco's main duty in Soledad?

6. What did Francisco try to save after the flood, and how?

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

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

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

10. What did Francisco's bag of candy at the beginning of the book mean, and why?

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