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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Making of a Soldier, A Compromise, Cervantes Hall, Reaching Out, and A Stranger's Gift.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion did Francisco experience when he woke up and remembered the events that had taken place the night of the basketball game?
(a) Anger.
(b) Relief.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Shame.

2. Whose nickname was Trampita?
(a) Francisco's.
(b) Ruben's.
(c) Jose Francisco's.
(d) Roberto's.

3. What letter grade did Francisco receive on the assignment he completed for Dr. Quinn just before the end of the chapter entitled "Unexpected Turns"?
(a) B.
(b) D.
(c) A.
(d) C.

4. Smokey found fault with which habit of Francisco's and sought to fix it?
(a) His self-deprecation.
(b) His avoidance of college sports matches.
(c) His poor study habits.
(d) His tendency to criticize others.

5. What is the name of the oldest son in the Jimenez family?
(a) Trampita.
(b) Ruben.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Francisco's family was the first to make fun of his weight gain?

2. What kind of event did Francisco attend that surprised him by how good it made him feel?

3. How many pounds did Francisco weigh when he left home to attend college?

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

5. In what year was the Jimenez family deported to Mexico before returning to immigrate to the United States legally?

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