A Summer Life by Gary Soto

What was his first confession to the priest?

• He said he stole a car.

• He said he threw gum into a bush.

• He said he lied to his parents.

• He said he skipped school.

Where does the narrator live/where do the stories take place?

• Fresno

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

Why was he scared to ride his bike on Sara Street and out of sight of his mom?

• She said hungry dogs lived on that street.

• There were steep hills that made it dangerous.

• He was afraid of getting lost.

• His friends told him it was a scary place.

Why did grandfather say that a good rooted tree was 'money'?

• Because it could provide shade and shelter.

• Because a lemon could make seven cents at the market.

• Because it required little maintenance.

• Because it was a symbol of wealth.

In the short story 'The Groups', why does he feel like he wasn’t getting his money’s worth when he bought albums by his favorite bands?

• They had fewer songs on them than other bands albums.

• The albums were too expensive compared to others.

• The quality of the music was poor.

• He preferred live performances over albums.

What does 'looked with eyes of fire' mean?

• She was so very mad at him.

• She was feeling very happy.

• She was surprised by his actions.

• She was confused about the situation.

Where does his grandfather keep his money hidden?

• Behind pictures

• Under the bed

• In the attic

• Inside a book