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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho is the author of Breaking Through?Francisco JiménezNatalie BabbitCharles DickensRoberto Rodriguez
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Francisco live in constant fear from age 4 to 14?He was in the United States illegally.He hated going to school.He was scared that his teachers would dislike him because he spoke Spanish.He lived in the barracks in a dangerous area.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhere does Francisco’s family live (in Santa Maria)?In Ito’s guest hpuseIn the apartments off Main StreetIn a homeless shelterOn Bonetti Ranch
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat did “la migra” wear?La migra wore purple hatsLa migra wore a green uniformLa migra wore a 6 point star badgeAll of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat chore did Francisco dislike the most?Francisco disliked emptying the bedpan.Francisco disliked doing dishes (especially when Roberto cooked).Francisco disliked sweeping the barrack.Francisco disliked making his bed.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Francisco and Roberto order when they went to dinner with Mary O’Neill?They ordered spaghetti.They ordered meatloaf.They ordered steak.They ordered Mac ‘n Cheese.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Francisco and his friends perform an Elvis song during recess?Francisco’s teacher thought that it would help him practice his English.The other students voted for them to perform.It was raining outside and recess was cancelled.They won a contest.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Papá give Francisco for his graduation from El Camino Junior High School?Papá gave him $5.00.Papá gave him a St. Christopher medal on a necklace.Papá gave him a new pair of shoes.Papá gave him a statue of Jesus.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Francisco give up on his idea of selling goldfish?Papá told him that he was not allowed to sell fish.He couldn’t catch any fish.Roberto made fun of him, so he decided to stop selling the fish.His friends stole his idea.
- 10. Multiple ChoicePapá said that only ________ people become teachers.whiteeducatedsmartrich
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Francisco purchase a typewriter?He bought a typewriter because it was very cheap.He bought a typewriter to practice for his typing class.He bought a typewriter so that he could type letters to his girlfriend.None of the above.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho is Mike Nevel?He is Francisco’s favorite teacher.He owns Western Union.He owns Santa Maria Window Cleaners.He is Roberto’s high school buddy.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a name or nickname of the main character in the novel?FrankieTrampitaFranciscoPanchito
- 14. Multiple Choice
Francisco enjoyed reading The Grapes of Wrath because -
the book was not difficult.
he could relate to the story.
it was a story about Mexico.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat can the reader conclude from Francisco’s views of showering after PE class?PE class was not very difficult.Francisco did not have a real shower at home.The high school was too cautious about hygiene.Francisco did not like to get up early to shower at home before school.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceFrancisco did not have happy memories of the Rotary luncheon because-The principal didn’t think he was a good student.He did not like being student body president.He did not own a suit jacket.He did not know he had to speak and he was not prepared.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Paul and Francisco go every day after school?They went to the public pool.They went to the public library.They went to Paul’s house.They went to the vet’s hall.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat Spanish song did Francisco perform at the Junior Scandals?He sang the alphabet in Spanish.He sang “Cielito Lindo.”He sang the “Hakuna Matata.”He sang the “Macarena.”
- 19. Multiple Choice21. How did Papá lose his finger?d. He accidently smashed it with a hammer.c. His finger had frostbite from working the fields in freezing temperatures.b. He was involved in a train accident.a. He cut it off with a saw accidently.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Francisco miss his first day of Senior year?He got mono and had to go to the hospital.Papá injured his back and Francisco had to replace him in the fields.He forgot to sign up for classes.His car broke down and he missed the bus.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat college did Francisco decide to attend?UCSBCal PolySanta Barbara City College (SBCC)Santa Clara University
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow did Francisco get to his new college?He drove in a car with his family.He carpooled with Paul.He flew in an airplane for the first time.He took the train.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich character said this quote? :
“I’ll send you money every month when I get paid.”TrampitaRobertoMike NevelMs. Cook - 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich character said this quote? :
“Don’t you dare talk back!”PapaThe principalFranciscoTrampita - 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich character said this quote?:
“What about collecting food for poor families?”PaulFranciscoMamaMr. Bush - 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich character said this quote?:
“Your father has agreed!”RobertoMamaDr. MacyMike Nevel - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags