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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Christmas Gift.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Papa buy Mama what she wanted from the young couple?
(a) They had no money.
(b) He didn't like it.
(c) There was no room for it.
(d) He didn't trust the man.

2. What did Francisco like about Torito?
(a) He was cute.
(b) He was happy.
(c) He was ticklish.
(d) All of these.

3. Why did the Tent City stink so much?
(a) It was next to the dump.
(b) It had no garbage pick up.
(c) It was over a sulfur vent.
(d) It was near a farm.

4. What kind of people was Tent City mostly comprised of?
(a) Working mothers.
(b) Small families.
(c) Elderly people.
(d) Single men.

5. What was the classroom pet in Mrs. Scalapino's room?
(a) Gerbil.
(b) Caterpillar.
(c) Spider.
(d) Bunny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made things harder for Mama while in the tent city?

2. What did the family sleep on in the tent after leaving Corcoran?

3. What kind of farm did Papa first get work on?

4. What did Francisco try to save after the flood?

5. How did Francisco cross the border?

(see the answer key)

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