Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez

Who is the author of Breaking Through?

• Francisco Jiménez
• Natalie Babbit
• Charles Dickens
• Roberto Rodriguez

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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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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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 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.

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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.

What 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.

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Why 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.

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Papá said that only ________ people become teachers.

• white
• educated
• smart
• rich