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

2. What did Mama do during the day after leaving Ito's land?
(a) Made clothing.
(b) Cooked food.
(c) Tended the children.
(d) Cleaned houses.

3. What caused the Mexican Revolution?
(a) The hostile government takeover.
(b) Workers being mistreated.
(c) A war.
(d) A new fence and border.

4. What did Papa hit the parrot with?
(a) A bucket.
(b) A pan.
(c) A broom.
(d) A shovel.

5. What did Mama's handkerchief symbolize to Francisco?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Love.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Papa not let Francisco pick the second crop at Corcoran?

2. What did Mrs. Scalapino forbid Francisco to do?

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

4. What law did Papa break at the beginning of the book?

5. What did Mama do to make money in the Tent City?

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