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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruben Dario was an artist from Nicaragua who created what type of art?
(a) Literature.
(b) Oil painting.
(c) Sculpture.
(d) Dance choreography.

2. Francisco explained to Laura that some Mexicans believe that the devil has the feet of what type of animal once he transforms himself into a man?
(a) A dog.
(b) A rooster.
(c) A horse.
(d) A goat.

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

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

5. 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?
(a) A book.
(b) A stone mortar.
(c) A jack-in-the-box.
(d) A mask.

6. Laura told Francisco that she began to work in her parents' business at what age?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

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

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

9. Jimenez tells the reader that his friendship with Rafael had helped him to understand which of his family members more completely?
(a) His sister Rorra.
(b) His mother Joaquina.
(c) His brother Roberto.
(d) His father.

10. One of the treatments used to cure Francisco's sibling during their time living in Tent City involved rubbing what objects on the child's stomach?
(a) Milk.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Mud.
(d) Honey.

11. Which member of Francisco's father's family lived in Tlaquepaque?
(a) His brother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His aunt.

12. Jimenez shared with Laura in the chapter entitled "A Secret Revealed" that his family had come to the United States illegally when he was how old?
(a) 4.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

13. 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) Corn.
(b) Alfalfa.
(c) Blackberries.
(d) Cotton.

14. What passion did Francisco's new roommate share with his previous roommate, Smokey?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Theater.
(c) Board games.
(d) Sports.

15. Through which person did Francisco meet his friend Emily during his sophomore year of college?
(a) Laura.
(b) Joaquina.
(c) Smokey.
(d) Roberto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Francisco's siblings did he often watch all day within the confines of the family car when he was young?

2. Who advised Francisco to apply for a job as a prefect during his junior year of college?

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

4. While still in high school, Francisco organized a food drive for migrant families in what city?

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

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