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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Moving Still.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did the family have to hunt for food when they got to the farm?
(a) There was no work for 2 weeks.
(b) They needed food for the family they were hiding.
(c) They didn't like American food.
(d) They were not eligible for camp food.

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

4. What did Francisco daydream about in Mrs. Scalapino's class?
(a) Working in the fields.
(b) Becoming a butterfly.
(c) Teaching a class.
(d) Being rich.

5. What did Francisco like to do during recess?
(a) Clean the chalkboard.
(b) Watch the class pet.
(c) Practice English.
(d) Take naps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie did Papa tell his kids to tell?

2. What was the classroom pet in Mrs. Scalapino's room?

3. Why couldn't Francisco help Mama all the time in the Tent City?

4. What happened at the end of the book?

5. What subject was Francisco great in at Bonetti Ranch?

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