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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 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 handkerchief.
(d) A knife.

2. In what grade did Francisco become enamored with the music of Elvis Presley?
(a) 8th.
(b) 9th.
(c) 11th.
(d) 6th.

3. How many younger siblings did Francisco have at the time he set out for college?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. In what location on campus did Francisco often take long walks?
(a) The track at the university.
(b) The Los Altos Hills.
(c) The Mission Gardens.
(d) The Embarcadero Gardens.

5. On what holiday did members of the Jimenez family retrieve their patriarch from jail?
(a) Easter.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Palm Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which author's work was the focus of Francisco's first English essay assigned in college?

2. How many part-time jobs in total did Francisco hold at the same time during sophomore year?

3. What object fell out of Francisco's father's pocket just before the arrival of the police?

4. 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?

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

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