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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Making Ends Meet, At a Loss, A Christmas Break, It Didn't Fit, and Crossroads.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What work position did Roberto hold both before and after his wedding to Darlene?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Cook.
(d) Landscaper.

2. What kind of music was played at the dance at Cervantes Hall?
(a) Easy Listening.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Rock 'n Roll.
(d) Salsa.

3. Who drove when the family started out on their journey to take Francisco to college?
(a) Trampita.
(b) Francisco.
(c) Ruben.
(d) Joaquina.

4. What object did Francisco's father often place under his bed in hopes of warding off evil spirits?
(a) A half-empty glass of water.
(b) A fork.
(c) A knife.
(d) A handkerchief.

5. In what grade was Roberto when he and his brother Francisco lived together without their other family members?
(a) 9th.
(b) 11th.
(c) 10th.
(d) 8th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Francisco's ROTC membership did he enjoy?

2. To which literary character did Father O'Neill allude when instructing Francisco to hold his head up high while walking?

3. What food had Francisco and Roberto requested that their mother Joaquina refrain from packing in their school lunches?

4. What part of Francisco's ROTC membership did he consider a waste of time?

5. Upon seeing which article of Francisco's clothing did Smokey look puzzled before their departure for Cervantes Hall?

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