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What is Tavo's main concern?

• Finding new friends

• Getting better at basketball

• Repairing the irrigation ditch

• Buying new sneakers

What does Tavo compare the mountainside to?

• A quilt

• A basketball court

• A playground

• A mountain

Why does Tavo's father say they can't afford new sneakers?

• Because they are saving money for a vacation

• Because they need to buy new farming equipment

• Because they are waiting for the rains to come

• Because Tavo's grades are not good enough

What does Tavo plan to do while waiting for new sneakers?

• Grow corn

• Play basketball with old sneakers

• Repair the irrigation ditch

• Go fishing in the river

How does Tavo feel about his chances of getting new sneakers soon?

• Confident

• Anxious

• Indifferent

• Hopeful