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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Mama's Christmas present?
(a) A ball.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) An apron.
(d) A large spoon.

2. Where did Angel de Oro live?
(a) Near the school.
(b) Francisco's neihgbor's house.
(c) In the big willow tree.
(d) Behind the wood pile.

3. Where did Francisco think the train was from?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Oregon.
(c) California.
(d) Utah.

4. Why did Francisco like to hang out with Arthur?
(a) He had extra snacks.
(b) He spoke Spanish.
(c) He had freckles.
(d) He had dark skin.

5. 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 lied to a policeman.
(d) He stole some candy.

6. Why did Francisco resent his brother in Soledad?
(a) He was better and bigger than him.
(b) He had to stay home and watch him.
(c) He was not kind.
(d) He got to do everything.

7. What did Papa say was Francisco's job in Soledad?
(a) To go to school.
(b) To pick in the fields.
(c) To clean the house.
(d) To watch his brother.

8. What did Francisco want for Christmas after Ruben was born?
(a) A fishing pole.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A ball.
(d) A new shirt.

9. What did Francisco get to do for the first time at the Tent City?
(a) Drive a car.
(b) Work in the fields.
(c) Go to school.
(d) Stay home alone.

10. How did Francisco figure out how to get paid more in Soledad?
(a) He mixed dirt into his baskets.
(b) He skipped over small bushes.
(c) He worked weekends.
(d) He kept the leaves on.

11. Where did Miguelito play with Francisco?
(a) In the fields.
(b) Behind the church.
(c) Near the river.
(d) In the basement.

12. What did Roberto have to do in Soledad?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Pick in the fields.
(c) Babysit.
(d) All of these.

13. What did the children get for Christmas?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Wood.
(c) Socks.
(d) Candy.

14. What did Mrs. Scalapino teach?
(a) Etiquette.
(b) Factory working.
(c) Hygiene.
(d) First grade.

15. What did Francisco have an early talent for?
(a) Art.
(b) Theater.
(c) Singing.
(d) Spelling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were the Christmas gifts placed?

2. Why was Francisco not happy with his job in Soledad?

3. Who joined Francisco in his activities while he was bored in Corcoran?

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

5. Where did this book start?

(see the answer keys)

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