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

2. What was Francisco's response when his college roommate Smokey asked him where he was born?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Mexico.
(c) New York.
(d) California.

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

4. What method did Francisco use to write the final draft of his first English essay at college?
(a) He borrowed Smokey's typewriter.
(b) He used a mimeograph machine.
(c) He used neat handwriting.
(d) He used the word processor in the student union.

5. Upon seeing which article of Francisco's clothing did Smokey look puzzled before their departure for Cervantes Hall?
(a) Boots.
(b) Bowtie.
(c) Scarf.
(d) Jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many months did Francisco and Roberto live together on their own in the United States?

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

3. From what source did Francisco learn about the dance happening at Cervantes Hall?

4. What kind of a bone did Joaquina often buy to serve as a base for the family's foraged vegetables?

5. How many pounds did Francisco gain over his freshman year of college?

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