The Circuit Chapters 1-3

Front

What is El Rancho Blanco?

Back

El Rancho Blanco is the place where the narrator and his brother, Roberto, live and work.

Front

What is the significance of waking up at 4AM for the narrator and Roberto?

Back

Waking up at 4AM signifies the hard work and early mornings required in their lifestyle at El Rancho Blanco.

Front

What does Mr. Sims represent in the story?

Back

Mr. Sims represents kindness and support, as he gives Panchito a green jacket.

Front

What does the green jacket symbolize for Panchito?

Back

The green jacket symbolizes acceptance and belonging in a new environment.

Front

Where do the family members sleep on their first night in California?

Back

The family sleeps under a Eucalyptus tree on their first night in California.

Front

What does sleeping under a Eucalyptus tree signify about the family's situation?

Back

It signifies their lack of stability and the challenges they face as newcomers.

Front

What is the exaggeration told about California?

Back

The exaggeration is that 'you can sweep money off the streets, there is so much'.

Front

What does this exaggeration reveal about the family's expectations?

Back

It reveals that the family has high hopes and misconceptions about wealth in California.

Front

How does Francisco's growth parallel the caterpillar's transformation?

Back

Francisco grows and changes by learning English, similar to how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.

Front

What does learning English represent for Francisco?

Back

Learning English represents personal growth, adaptation, and the ability to communicate in a new environment.