Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez

Why 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.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Where does Francisco’s family live (in Santa Maria)?

• In Ito’s guest hpuse
• In the apartments off Main Street
• In a homeless shelter
• On Bonetti Ranch

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What did “la migra” wear?

• La migra wore purple hats
• La migra wore a green uniform
• La migra wore a 6 point star badge
• All of the above

What 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.

Why 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.

Papá said that only ________ people become teachers.

• white
• educated
• smart
• rich

Which of the following is not a name or nickname of the main character in the novel?

• Frankie
• Trampita
• Francisco
• Panchito

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.
• he could relate to the story.

What 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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.9

What 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.”