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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Miracle in Tent City.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused Curtis to get mad at Francisco?
(a) He did better in school.
(b) He spoke English.
(c) He had his jacket.
(d) He talked to his sister.

2. What did Mama ask Papa to build in the Tent City?
(a) A wood floor.
(b) A statue.
(c) An altar.
(d) A porch.

3. What did Papa get mad at Francisco for in Soledad?
(a) Not honoring his mother.
(b) Mixing in dirt.
(c) Picking in the fields.
(d) Telling secrets.

4. Why did Roberto have such a hard time in school growing up?
(a) He was too tired from working.
(b) He couldn't pay attention.
(c) He had a reading disorder.
(d) He didn't know English.

5. Who in the family is most supportive of Papa's plan to cross the border?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Mama.
(c) Trampito.
(d) Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the family have to hunt for food when they got to the farm?

2. How did Francisco feel in Soledad?

3. What did Francisco daydream about in Mrs. Scalapino's class?

4. What was Francisco's secret goal in Soledad?

5. Why was Francisco not happy with his job in Soledad?

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