The Circuit

Which option best describes "The Circuit"?

• It is a story about Panchito's experience as a migrant farm worker.

• It is a story about Panchito's problems with his family.

• It is a story about Panchito's struggles with finding work.

• It is a story about Panchito's journey to America.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does Panchito feel about moving?

• He thinks moving is an exciting adventure.

• He is indifferent towards moving.

• He dislikes moving from place to place.

• He thinks that living in one place is boring.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does Mr. Lema do to make Panchito feel dizzy?

• He gives Panchito a pop quiz.

• He says that Panchito is not in the right classroom.

• He makes Panchito answer a question in front of the class.

• He asks Panchito to read from a book in English.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

When Panchito and his brother see the school bus while working in the fields, how do they react?

• They wave at the bus.

• They run away and hide.

• They happily get in the bus.

• They wave at the children in the bus.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

• His friends.

• His job.

• His home.

• His family.

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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 does instinctively most likely mean?

• To do something without thinking

• To do something difficult

• To do something carefully

• To do something quickly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which option best illustrates the meaning of enthusiastically?

• The girl shyly waved at the boy.

• The boy didn't hesitate to sign up for football tryouts.

• The girl stomped out of the room after failing her quiz.

• The boy fell asleep during class.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If someone were to hesitantly walk into a haunted house, what would they most likely do?

• Move with confidence

• Push past anyone in front of them

• Move slowly and shyly

• Thoughtlessly move through the house

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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

If you were to clean your room thoroughly, which of the following is most likely true?

• You clean it quickly

• You take your time and clean it carefully

• You take many breaks while cleaning

• You clean only certain parts of your room

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Panchito does difficult work in the fields. Which of the following sentences best supports this claim?

• When the sun had tired and sunk behind the mountains, Ito signaled us that it was time to go home.

• Early next morning Mr. Sullivan showed us where his crop was, and after breakfast, Papa, Roberto, and I headed for the vineyard to pick.

• My body ached all over. I felt little control over my arms and legs. This feeling went on every morning for days until my muscles finally got used to the work.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1