Jose, born into a hardworking family, is introduced as a natural laborer. His cousin Arnie, who is more privileged, proposes a business partnership where Jose does the work while Arnie finds jobs. Despite initial reluctance, Jose agrees to a 70-30 split. They take on various jobs, with Arnie mostly supervising. During a pool cleaning job, an accident occurs, and Jose takes charge, showing his responsibility and maturity. The story highlights themes of hard work, family dynamics, and personal growth.

What was Jose's father's job?

• D. Mechanic

• C. Farmer

• B. Telephone company worker

• A. Carpenter

How did Jose's mother contribute to the family?

• D. She ran a small business

• C. She was a nurse

• A. She worked as a teacher

• B. She stitched at a machine all day

What did Arnie propose to Jose?

• B. To start a company

• A. To start a band

• D. To join a sports team

• C. To go on a vacation

What was Arnie's role in the proposed business?

• B. To find jobs and supervise

• A. To do all the physical work

• C. To manage finances

• D. To handle customer service

What was the first type of job Jose and Arnie took on?

• D. Mowing lawns

• A. Painting houses

• B. Cleaning pools

• C. Peeling off shingles from a garage roof

How did Arnie help during the jobs?

• B. He occasionally helped and supervised

• A. He did most of the physical work

• D. He did not help at all

• C. He managed the finances

What happened to Mr. Clemens during the pool cleaning job?

• A. He fell into the pool and got injured

• B. He fired Jose and Arnie

• C. He praised their work

• D. He paid them extra

How did Jose respond to Mr. Clemens' fall?

• D. He ignored the situation

• C. He blamed Arnie

• A. He ran away

• B. He called 9-1-1 and helped Mr. Clemens

What did Arnie do after Mr. Clemens fell?

• D. He stayed calm and managed the situation

• B. He called for help

• A. He helped Jose

• C. He suggested they leave

What realization did Jose come to at the end?

• A. He wanted to be like Arnie

• B. He saw himself as a good worker and a good man

• C. He decided to quit working

• D. He wanted to move to another city