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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. 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.

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

3. Which member of Francisco's family was the first to make fun of his weight gain?
(a) Trampita.
(b) Torita.
(c) Ruben.
(d) Rorra.

4. The driver's side door in the Jimenez family car required which object to hold it closed?
(a) A length of wire.
(b) A plank of wood.
(c) A rope.
(d) A bungee cord.

5. In what year was the Jimenez family deported to Mexico before returning to immigrate to the United States legally?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1951.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method did Francisco use to cope with the anxiety he felt about his academic preparation?

2. As Francisco set out for college with his family, he knew that he would miss which member of his family the most?

3. In what sort of residence did Roberto and Francisco live alone in the United States for a number of months?

4. Which of the following WAS allowed to be worn during meals at Francisco's college?

5. In what activity did the Jimenez family often engage within their storage shed next to their home in the barracks?

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