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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What allowed Francisco to see his older brother during the day in Soledad?
(a) They came home for lunch.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) They went to work together.
(d) Roberto babysat him.

2. Where did Mama get the vegetables for her soup after moving from Corcoran?
(a) The restaurants.
(b) The trash can.
(c) The garden.
(d) The fields.

3. Why did Papa choose to move at the beginning of the book?
(a) To escape the law.
(b) To get a good job.
(c) To be with family.
(d) To find his brother.

4. Why couldn't Francisco visit Torito at the hospital?
(a) He had an infectious disease.
(b) All of these.
(c) Francisco was too busy.
(d) His parents couldn't pay.

5. How did Francisco learn that Miguelito moved?
(a) His tent was empty.
(b) His neighbor told him.
(c) He left a note.
(d) He called him.

6. How did Francisco's family move at the beginning of the book?
(a) They were in a wagon train.
(b) They rented a car.
(c) They took the train.
(d) They walked.

7. What did Mama want to buy from a young couple?
(a) A comb.
(b) A drawing.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A chisel.

8. What caused Curtis to get mad at Francisco?
(a) He did better in school.
(b) He talked to his sister.
(c) He had his jacket.
(d) He spoke English.

9. Who joined Francisco in his activities while he was bored in Corcoran?
(a) Papa.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Mama.
(d) Trampito.

10. Why was Francisco not happy with his job in Soledad?
(a) He got lonely.
(b) He felt too young.
(c) He was not good at it.
(d) He was forgotten.

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

12. What law did Papa break at the beginning of the book?
(a) He didn't tell the authorities about his new baby.
(b) He stole some candy.
(c) He crossed the border without papers.
(d) He lied to a policeman.

13. Where did this book start?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Arizona.
(c) California.
(d) Texas.

14. What did Papa pick in Soledad?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Peas.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Tobacco.

15. How old was Torito when he got sick?
(a) 4 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 3 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade was Francisco in while living in Corcoran?

2. Where did Roberto find the lumber for what Mama wanted Papa to build in the Tent City?

3. Where did Angel de Oro live?

4. Why did Francisco have to repeat a grade?

5. What gave Francisco headaches while living in the Tent City?

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