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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was in charge of the Catholic student organization called Sodality of Our Lady?
(a) Father Shanks.
(b) Professor McLaughlin.
(c) Professor de Bautista.
(d) Father O'Neill.

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

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

4. 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 horse.
(c) A dog.
(d) A rooster.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a curandera?

3. 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?

4. The night Francisco was dropped off at Roberto's house, who visited unexpectedly?

5. How many dollars did Francisco earn in exchange for delivering Christmas presents for Mrs. Hancock?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what specific reason did Jimenez feel grateful to have known Rafael Hernandez?

2. What reasons did Rafael Hernandez give Jimenez for his decision to return to Mexico?

3. Who was Emily and how did Jimenez make her acquaintance?

4. What event caused Jimenez and Laura to have to spend more time together after they strike up an acquaintance?

5. What parallel does Jimenez draw between regression and oppression in the scene of his father's drunken tirade?

6. What advice did Jimenez's father always give him about friendship?

7. What news did Jimenez receive about his father's situation in Mexico during the second half of Jimenez's sophomore year of college?

8. How did Father O'Neill define a leader within his conversation with Jimenez across the university's campus?

9. How does Jimenez characterize the emotions he felt upon returning to the University of Santa Clara to begin his sophomore year?

10. What milestone does Jimenez depict in the relationship between his mother and father within the chapter entitled "At a Loss"?

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