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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 law did Papa break at the beginning of the book?
(a) He crossed the border without papers.
(b) He didn't tell the authorities about his new baby.
(c) He stole some candy.
(d) He lied to a policeman.

2. Why couldn't Francisco visit Torito at the hospital?
(a) His parents couldn't pay.
(b) All of these.
(c) Francisco was too busy.
(d) He had an infectious disease.

3. What made things harder for Mama while in the tent city?
(a) She was trying to balance work and school.
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) She was sick.
(d) She was lonely.

4. What was Francisco's brother's name?
(a) Ruiz.
(b) Juan.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Julio.

5. What was Francisco's main motivation in Soledad?
(a) Security.
(b) Money.
(c) Belonging.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Francisco have an early talent for?

2. Why did Roberto get hit in the Tent City?

3. What did Mrs. Scalapino forbid Arthur to do?

4. Where did Francisco go to watch his father in Soledad?

5. How did Roberto usually get to school?

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