Exploring the Central Message of A Day's Work

Francisco and his grandfather, new to California, seek work in a parking lot. Francisco convinces Ben, a gardener, to hire them for a day. They mistakenly remove the wrong plants, but offer to return and fix their error. Through this experience, Francisco learns the importance of honesty and hard work, and Ben offers them more work in the future.

Why did Francisco bring his grandfather to the parking lot?

• To show him around

• To help him find work

• To meet other workers

• To buy groceries

What did Francisco do to convince Ben to hire them?

• He spoke in English

• He promised to work extra hours

• He showed their love for the Lakers

• He offered to work for free

What was Francisco's grandfather's profession?

• Bricklayer

• Driver

• Carpenter

• Gardener

What mistake did Francisco and his grandfather make while gardening?

• They didn't finish the work

• They planted new flowers

• They removed the wrong plants

• They left the trash cans full

How did Ben react when he saw the mistake?

• He was happy

• He ignored it

• He was shocked

• He laughed

What did Francisco's grandfather insist on doing after realizing the mistake?

• Finding another job

• Fixing the mistake the next day

• Asking for more money

• Leaving the job

What did Francisco hope would change his grandfather's mind about working on Sunday?

• The Lakers game

• The weather

• The church service

• The amount of work

What lesson did Francisco learn by the end of the story?

• The value of money

• How to speak English

• How to garden

• The importance of honesty

What did Ben offer Francisco and his grandfather after they agreed to fix the mistake?

• More money

• A new job

• A place to stay

• More work in the future

What did Francisco take from the experience?

• A sense of pride

• A new friend

• A lesson in hard work

• A new skill