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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did a member of Francisco's family participate in the Cristero Revolt in Mexico?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1926.
(d) 1976.

2. What object fell out of Francisco's father's pocket just before the arrival of the police?
(a) A pack of cards.
(b) A pair of dice.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

3. The night Francisco was dropped off at Roberto's house, who visited unexpectedly?
(a) Darlene.
(b) Joaquina.
(c) Trampita.
(d) Rorra.

4. How many classes did all juniors and seniors take at a time at the University of Santa Clara?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. What is the English translation of the word "curandera" (122)?
(a) Cook.
(b) Musician.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Healer.

6. The person who took care of Papa in Mexico was related to her charge in what way?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

7. Which member of Francisco's family had been an avid supporter of John F. Kennedy?
(a) Joaquina.
(b) Trampita.
(c) Juan Francisco.
(d) Rorra.

8. To which literary character did Father O'Neill allude when instructing Francisco to hold his head up high while walking?
(a) David Copperfield.
(b) Don Quixote.
(c) Don Juan.
(d) Holden Caulfield.

9. What kind of business did Laura's parents own when she was a child?
(a) A coffee shop.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A tax preparation service.

10. In how many credits did Francisco enroll during the second semester of his sophomore year?
(a) 14 and a half.
(b) 18 and a half.
(c) 16.
(d) 17 and a half.

11. In what grade did Francisco realize that he aspired to become a teacher?
(a) 12th.
(b) 8th.
(c) 10th.
(d) 6th.

12. In what class did Francisco meet Laura in the middle of his sophomore year?
(a) Economics.
(b) Latin American Literature.
(c) Biology.
(d) History of Civilization.

13. The chapter entitled "At a Loss" begins on which day of November?
(a) 11.
(b) 30.
(c) 16.
(d) 22.

14. What crop would the rest of the family be picking in the days when Francisco watched one of his siblings inside the family car all day?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Blackberries.
(c) Alfalfa.
(d) Corn.

15. In the chapter entitled "A Secret Revealed," what beverage did Laura and Jimenez drink as Francisco confided in Laura?
(a) Juice.
(b) Milkshakes.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Papa when he married Francisco's mother Joaquina?

2. What passion did Francisco's new roommate share with his previous roommate, Smokey?

3. Francisco wrote an essay about "The Allegory of the Cave" written by which philosopher?

4. Francisco offered to complete what task for his fellow students in return for clothing or cash?

5. How many weeks before Francisco's arrival from college had his father departed for Mexico?

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