The Circuit

Which best describes the plot of "The Circuit"?

• Panchito's experience as a migrant farm worker

• Panchito's conflicts with his family members

• Panchito's failed attempts to find work.

• Panchito's visit to the United States.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does the narrator Panchito feel about moving?

• He thinks that living in one place would be boring.

• He dislikes constantly moving from place to place.

• He enjoys moving around but dislikes the work.

• He does not mind moving from place to place.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What happens Panchito's first day of 6th grade to make him feel dizzy?

• Mr. Lema asks Panchito to read from an English book.

• Mr. Lema tells Panchito to introduce himself to the class.

• Mr. Lema teaches Panchito how to play the trumpet

• Mr. Lema yells at Panchito

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How do Panchito and Roberto react when a school bus arrives while are working in the fields?

• They watch the bus wistfully.

• They climb on board the bus.

• They shout and make faces.

• They run away and hide.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the one constant, always the same, thing in Panchito's life?

• his teacher

• his house

• his school

• his family

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is most likely true about Papá, based on the following excerpt from “The Circuit”?

When he finally chose the Carcanchita, he checked it thoroughly before driving it out of the

car lot. He examined every inch of the car.

• Papá proceeds carefully in important matters.

• Papá pretends to know more than he does.

• Papá is overly trusting of others.

• Papá loves all kinds of cars.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Which sentence best demonstrates that Panchito likes to learn?

• Suddenly I felt even more the weight of hours, days, weeks, and months of work.

• We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school.

• During recess I went into the rest room and opened my English book to page 125.

• I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which word best describes work in the fields?

• easy

• scary

• interesting

• challenging

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which word most clearly describes how Mr. Lema acts toward Panchito?

• resentful

• impatient

• perplexed

• kindhearted

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What theme is implied at the end of “The Circuit” when Panchito discovers the packed boxes?

• Few things in life are lasting.

• Always expect the best outcome.

• Good things come to those who wait.

• Helping others is the key to happiness.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2