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

2. Who is the most kind to Francisco in Soledad?
(a) Papa.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Trampito.
(d) Mama.

3. What did Francisco leave on his neighbor's step after the flood?
(a) A note.
(b) A fishing pole.
(c) A fish.
(d) An egg.

4. How long did Papa have to wait to find work after crossing the border?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mama get mad at Francisco for in Soledad?

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

3. What caused Curtis to get mad at Francisco?

4. Where was Tent City located?

5. What did Francisco realize when he got a bag of candy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Francisco's family eat during the first weeks at the first farm?

2. Why did Roberto not like school?

3. What kind of illness did Torito have?

4. What kind of dream did Francisco have while Torito was sick?

5. Why did so many people move away from Corcoran?

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

7. How was Torito treated in the Tent City before he went to the hospital?

8. What was Francisco's main duty in Soledad?

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

10. What did Mama do for the children at Christmas time after leaving Corcoran?

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