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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 was Angel de Oro?
(a) A cat.
(b) A bird.
(c) A fish.
(d) A dog.

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

3. Why did Papa move the family away from Corcoron?
(a) To find a better school.
(b) To get a raise.
(c) To avoid investigation.
(d) To find work.

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

5. When did Francisco help Mama the most in the Tent City?
(a) Night time.
(b) Weekends.
(c) All of these.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Francisco's family move at the beginning of the book?

3. What was Francisco's brother's name?

4. Why did Francisco resent his brother in Soledad?

5. Why did the Tent City stink so much?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Francisco so happy to meet Miguelito?

2. What did Mrs. Scalapino give Francisco at the end of the year?

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

4. Why did Papa not buy anything from the young couple when they came by?

5. Why did Roberto not like school?

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

7. What was the Tent City?

8. Why was Mama angry after Francisco worked in the fields for the first time in Soledad?

9. What caused Curtis to get angry with Francisco?

10. What was in the special jar at the end of the school year?

(see the answer keys)

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