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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 the neighbors do that made the parrot mad?
(a) Whistled.
(b) Took his nuts.
(c) Sat in Francisco's chair.
(d) Came over without their pet.

2. What did Papa use to collect the second crop he picked at Corcoran?
(a) A hamper.
(b) A bucket.
(c) A basket.
(d) A sack.

3. What subject was Francisco great in at Bonetti Ranch?
(a) Math.
(b) Science.
(c) Music.
(d) Grammar.

4. What was yelled out while Francisco was playing with his sister?
(a) Immigration.
(b) Contractor coming.
(c) Work time.
(d) Fire.

5. Why did Papa not let Francisco pick the second crop at Corcoran?
(a) He was too weak.
(b) He was too small.
(c) He was too smart.
(d) He was too loud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mr. Sim's job?

2. Who helped Roberto with his job when Papa couldn't work anymore?

3. What allowed Papa to get back to work?

4. What did Francisco have a collection of?

5. What crop did Papa pick when he got the parrot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Roberto get a job away from a farm?

2. What kept Gabriel from hitting the contractor?

3. What did Papa say about the contractor after Gabriel was fired?

4. What did Mr. Lema offer Francisco that made him very excited?

5. What did Gabriel refuse to do for the contractor and why?

6. How did Francisco get Carlos to let Manuelito play kick the can?

7. Why did Papa kill the parrot?

8. How did the Orosi home get destroyed?

9. How did Francisco try to keep his hands warm while picking around Thanksgiving?

10. What did Francisco have to prepare for at the end of the book?

(see the answer keys)

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