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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Learning the Game.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the labor contractor announce working conditions in Corcoran?
(a) He knocked on doors.
(b) He sent a letter.
(c) He sent a messenger.
(d) He honked a horn.

2. What did the border represent to Papa?
(a) The evil in the world.
(b) A fresh start.
(c) A barrier.
(d) Danger.

3. What did Papa always do while he took his nightly medicine?
(a) Read a book.
(b) Drank whiskey.
(c) Smoked cigars.
(d) Whittled toothpicks.

4. What did Francisco like to do most for Torito?
(a) Babysit him.
(b) Bathe him.
(c) Sing to him.
(d) Tickle him.

5. What was the name of the parrot?
(a) El Dante.
(b) El Tantitia.
(c) El Flamenco.
(d) El Perico.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mama get the vegetables for her soup after moving from Corcoran?

2. Why did Papa choose to move at the beginning of the book?

3. How did Papa feel about his car?

4. How long was Francisco's summer?

5. Where did Francisco meet Miguelito?

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