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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Roberto have such a hard time in school growing up?
(a) He had a reading disorder.
(b) He couldn't pay attention.
(c) He was too tired from working.
(d) He didn't know English.

2. What did Mama do to make money in the Tent City?
(a) Picked strawberries.
(b) Taught English.
(c) Did laundry.
(d) Cooked food.

3. What kind of farm did Papa first get work on?
(a) Apple.
(b) Strawberry.
(c) Corn.
(d) Wheat.

4. What made things harder for Mama while in the tent city?
(a) She was lonely.
(b) She was sick.
(c) She was pregnant.
(d) She was trying to balance work and school.

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

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

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

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

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

10. How did Francisco feel in Soledad?
(a) Ignored.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Little.
(d) Afraid.

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

12. How did Papa get paid in Soledad?
(a) By the row of crops.
(b) By the hour.
(c) By the pound of what he picked.
(d) By the season.

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

14. What was the classroom pet in Mrs. Scalapino's room?
(a) Spider.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Caterpillar.
(d) Gerbil.

15. What did Mrs. Scalapino forbid Francisco to do?
(a) Be late to class.
(b) Speak Spanish.
(c) Graduate.
(d) Sit by Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Torito when he got sick?

2. What did the family hunt at the first farm to eat?

3. What did Francisco have to do in Soledad?

4. What did Francisco like about Torito?

5. What was the weather like a lot in Corcoran?

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