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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An American Citizen, Memories of a Barrack, In Solidarity, Providence, and Commencement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What verb is used to describe the manner in which Francisco's father delivered a smile to Francisco when he came home from his first year at college?
(a) Feigned.
(b) Summoned.
(c) Faked.
(d) Flashed.

2. As part of the deal between Smokey and Francisco, Francisco attended what kind of event?
(a) A job fair.
(b) A geology lecture.
(c) A basketball game.
(d) A party.

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

4. How many part-time jobs in total did Francisco hold at the same time during sophomore year?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

5. What form of transportation did Francisco's father use to travel to Tlaquepaque?
(a) Bus.
(b) Hitchhiking.
(c) Boat.
(d) Train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of event did Jimenez miss when he joined the protest march to Sacramento?

2. After a judge administered the Oath of American Citizenship to Francisco and others, what text did everyone then recite?

3. Francisco's father was under the influence of which substance when he was found sprawled out on the grass the night before a major holiday?

4. The first time Francisco had dinner at Emily's house, he felt soothed by the sight of a "molcajete" (130). What is the English translation of this Spanish word?

5. How old was Francisco's sibling at the time of contracting an illness while the family lived in Tent City?

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