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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. When does Claro say Carlos should return to Stockton?

2. What happens to all of the family's animals and land?

3. At what grade level does Amado's education end?

4. To what organization does the Philippine Scouts belong?

5. How does Carlos earn money while he is living with his cousin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the other roommates tell Macario that there is no use in going to look for a job?

2. Why does Carlos want to go to California?

3. How do Carlos, Jose and Miller escape?

4. What must Carlos take before he can board the boat to America?

5. Why are the characters so rushed to finish the harvest?

6. Why is Carlos fired from his job as a dishwasher?

7. What do Felix, Nick and Carlos decide they must work on to improve?

8. What goal do Felix, Nick and Carlos have in publishing the magazine?

9. How do Carlos and Marcelo lose their money?

10. Why does Miss Strandon arrange for Carlos' job at the library?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of physical disabilities in this novel. Include examples of how they are described and their impact on success for the characters.

Essay Topic 2

Elaborate on Carlos' idea that he belongs in America in an essay using specific examples and supporting details from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing a typical day in the life of the peasants. Include an evaluation as to this type of life style compared to your own. Be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your writing.

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