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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Angel de Oro symbolize to Francisco?
(a) Love.
(b) Consistency.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Nature.

2. What did Francisco do when Torito got sick?
(a) Studied.
(b) Begged for money.
(c) Sang to him.
(d) Prayed.

3. 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.

4. What did Francisco like about Torito?
(a) He was cute.
(b) All of these.
(c) He was ticklish.
(d) He was happy.

5. What was the weather like a lot in Corcoran?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Windy.
(c) Snowy.
(d) Sunny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Francisco have to repeat a grade?

2. Who did Francisco tell his future goals to in Soledad?

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

4. What did Papa get mad at Francisco for in Soledad?

5. What did Francisco win a blue ribbon for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mama do when she heard about the dream Francisco had while Torito was sick?

2. What did Francisco give Curtis at the end of the school year, and why?

3. What did Francisco try to save after the flood, and how?

4. What was Angel de Oro and what did it symbolize?

5. What did Mama's Christmas gift symbolize to Francisco and why?

6. Who was most excited about the move for the family at the beginning of the book, and why?

7. What caused Curtis to get angry with Francisco?

8. Why was Francisco so happy to meet Miguelito?

9. How did Francisco learn that Miguelito had left?

10. What did Mama get for Christmas, and why was this so special?

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