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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many dollars did Francisco borrow from the federal government at the start of his sophomore year of college?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $500.
(c) $750.
(d) $300.

2. What position at the college did Rafael Hernandez inhabit when Jimenez first befriended him?
(a) Professor.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Electrician.
(d) Registrar.

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

4. Francisco aspired to take on what work position under the supervision of Dr. Martha James Hardman de Bautista?
(a) Handyman.
(b) Tutor.
(c) Archivist.
(d) Reader.

5. Francisco stormed out of a Sodality meeting as a result of hearing what kinds of comments?
(a) Sexist.
(b) Ageist.
(c) Homophobic.
(d) Racist.

6. 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 goat.
(b) A rooster.
(c) A dog.
(d) A horse.

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

8. Anxious about troubles at home, Francisco began to engage in which activity with Smokey each morning at six?
(a) Running.
(b) Attending Mass.
(c) Meditating.
(d) Playing one-on-one basketball.

9. How old was Francisco when he tried to teach himself how to pick a particular crop?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

10. 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 father.
(d) His brother Roberto.

11. Which of Francisco's siblings almost died during the time the family lived in Tent City?
(a) Rorra.
(b) Trampita.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Torito.

12. Francisco reports that he and Roberto had been prohibited from taking what action at school during their first year of residence in the United States?
(a) Reading Spanish.
(b) Speaking Spanglish.
(c) Speaking Spanish.
(d) Writing Spanish.

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

14. Who broke the news to Francisco about the sudden departure of Francisco's father?
(a) Darlene.
(b) Joaquina.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Trampita.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Francisco's roommate at the University of Santa Clara during his junior year?

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

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

4. What kind of business did Laura's parents own when she was a child?

5. What was the last name of Laura, the young woman in whom Francisco took a keen interest during his sophomore year?

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