The Circuit Review

Why was Francisco annoyed when his mother returned from the hospital in "Miracle in Tent City?"

• He was annoyed that his mother did not tell him where she was going.

• He was upset that his mother went to work.

• He was annoyed that his father took the Carcachita to work.

• He was annoyed that Torito got sick

What trait does Francisco have in this scene? "...we found a large wooden box that became the crib for the baby" (30).

• manipulative

• impulsive

• dedicated

• empathetic

What trait best describes Gabriel from "Learning the Game?"

• assertive

• optimistic

• perceptive

• pessimistic

Why does Francisco Jimenez use the following simile? "White as a ghost, Diaz quickly jumped back" (Jimenez 92).

• This shows that Mr. Diaz was excited that he is fighting Gabriel.

• This shows that Mr. Diaz was angry with Gabriel

• This shows that Mr. Diaz was feeling glum.

• This shows that Mr. Diaz was terrified that Gabriel would hit him.

What happened to Torito in "Miracle in Tent City?"

• He got very sick and needed to be taken to the hospital.

• He got very sick and the family could not take him to the hospital.

• He became sick from water-borne diseases.

• He was excited to start school in the fall.

All of the following characters were antagonists in the two stories, except:

• Carlos

• Mr. Diaz

• Manuelito

How did Carlos act mean to the boys during kick-the-can in "Learning the Game?"

• He always wanted the best position in the game.

• He was bossy and did not let Manuelito play.

• He would switch the rules on the boys.

• None of the choices listed.

How did the Jimenez family act dedicated in "Miracle in Tent City?"

• The family relied on help from Dona Maria to help Torito.

• The family prayed to El Santo Nino every day for a whole year.

• The family took classes to learn more about Torito's illness.

• The family went to the junkyard to get tools to help Torito get better.

How did Mama and Papa support their family?

• Mama helped make lunches for the men and Papa farmed in the fields.

• Mama worked in the fields and Papa took care of the family.

• Mama helped make the lunches for the men and Papa worked at the junkyard.

• Mama stayed home and rested and Papa worked in the fields.

What was one symbol in "Miracle in Tent City"?

• the wooden crib

• the can from the game

• the school

• the butterflies