WorksheetsThe Circuit Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"): What did the conductor of the Noon train give Roberto and Panchito?
train tickets
bag of fruit and candy
blankets and pillows
box of strawberries
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"): Where did the family live at the very beginning of the book?
Guadalupe, California
Mexicali, Mexico
El Rancho Blanco, Mexico
El Rancho Blanco, California
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"): We can infer that Papa talked about moving to the United States for a long time because of all of the following except
to save money for the move
to see if life got better in Mexico
to think about the consequences and opportunities of the move
to live and work alone
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"): Which is the correct sequence of how the family moved to the U.S. in the beginning of the story.
bus, train, walk under the wire, and car
train, bus, car and walk under the wire
car, train, walk under the wire and bus
bus, walk under the wire,train and car
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"): What kind of farm did Papa first get work on?
cotton
cherry
strawberry
blueberry
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"): After paying the lady who picked the family up from the border to drive them to the farm how much money did Papa have left?
$5
$7
$9
$4
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"):Which of the answer choices does not explain why the author choose to begin the book with this memory?
Moving to the U.S. was insignificant.
He was 4 when the family moved to the U.S. so he was too young to remember other memories.
The move was important because that is when he became an illegal immigrant.
Moving to the United States was a very important event in his life.
Why did the author name the chapter "Under the Wire"?
They needed wiring for the electricity
They bought barbed wire to make the goats stay in one place when Roberto milks them.
They dug under the barbed wire to get to the U.S.
La Migra will put the family under the wire if they are caught
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"):Where did the family sleep on their first night in the U.S. after they paid the lady who drove them?
in a tent
under eucalyptus trees
under palm trees
in a motel
Chapter 1 ("Under the Wire"): What does the phrase la frontera refer to...
the border
the front of a store
the beginning of a Cantinflas movie
the introduction of a book
Chapter 2 ("Soledad"):What is the name of the new family member we meet in chapter 2?
Torito
Trampita
Carlos
Fito
Where is the setting of chapter 2?
California
Arizona
Florida
New Hampshire
Chapter 2 ("Soledad"): What crop are they picking?
strawberries
corn
cotton
peaches
Chapter 2 ("Soledad"): Panchito's feelings about picking cotton change from proud and mature to _____________________and ___________________ by the end of the chapter 2.
excited and happy.
eager and sad.
lonely and wondering.
hurt and confused.
Chapter 2 ("Soledad"): What does the chapter title, Soledad mean?
solitude; being alone
free from worry
sneaky
taking care of your responsibility
Chapter 2 ("Soledad"): Which sentence supports the idea that Mama feels her family is the most important thing in her life?
"Mama reached into a large grocery bag."
"Holding him (Trampita) in her left arm,Mama nursed Trampita while she ate with with her right hand."
"Papa,Mama, and Roberto were on their way back for lunch."
"Mama said goodbye."
What could the family be fired for in chapter 2?
Leaving their young children in the car alone.
Not picking enough cotton.
For eating lunch by the Carcachita in the fields.
Panchito put dirt in the cotton he picked.
Chapter 3 ("Inside Out"):Who is Mr. Sims?
Principal at Francisco's school
Friend at Francisco's school
Janitor at Francisco's school
This person is not mentioned
Chapter 3 ("Inside Out"): Who is Miss Scalapino?
Principal at Francisco's school
Friend at Francisco's school
Teacher at Francisco's school
This person is not mentioned
Chapter 3 ("Inside Out"):What does Francisco watch in a jar?
Ants
Flower
Caterpillar
Bubbles
Chapter 3 ("Inside Out"):What causes the fight between Francisco and his classmate, Curtis?
Francisco is given a jacket and Curtis thinks it is his.
Francisco steals pencils from Curtis.
Curtis bullies Francisco and calls him names.
Chapter 4 ("Miracle in Tent City"): What happened to Panchito's little brother, Torito?
Torito won a medal.
Torito became very sick.
Torito died.
Torito found a girlfriend.
What was the miracle in Chapter 4, Miracle in Tent City?
Papa found a full time job and didn't have to travel anymore.
After a year of paper, Mama gave birth to twins.
After a year of prayer, Torito survived his illness.
Panchito finally learned to read in English.
Chapter 4 ("Miracle in Tent City"): What does Mama do for work when she is expecting a baby?
work in the strawberry crops
cleans houses
makes and sells lunches
picks cotton
Chapter 4 ("Miracle in Tent City"): What did they name the new baby?
Juan Manuel
Roberto
Francisco
Maguel
Chapter 4 ("Miracle in Tent City"): What does the nickname "Torito" mean?
baby boy
little man
grasshopper
little bull
Chapter 4 ("Miracle in Tent City"): What does NOT happen to the new baby in chapter 4?
he goes to the hospital
he gets very sick
he almost dies
he starts talking
Chapter 5 ("El Angel de Oro"): When the narrator gets bored, what does he do?
clean his room
pick cotton
play soccer
watch the neighbor's goldfish
Chapter 5 ("El Angel de Oro"): What is the name of Panchito's friend that leaves without saying goodbye?
Torito
Juan
Miguelito
Wayne
Chapter 6 ("Christmas Gift"): What does the couple the family meet try to sell?
cotton and blankets
a car
a coat and scarf
a wallet and hankercheif
Chapter 6 ("Christmas Gift"): What did the narrator hope to get for Christmas?
candy
a new backpack
a ball
a car
Chapter 6 ("Christmas Gift"): How did Mama feel when the kids saw their gifts?
sad
happy
scared
nervous
Chapter 6 ("Christmas Gift"): What does Papa give Mama?
diamond ring
handkerchief
purse
soccer ball
Panchito's family moves whenever
they need a new house
they find a new school
they find more crops to pick and work
Who is the narrator of this story?
Mama
Papa
Roberto
Francisco Jimenez "Panchito"
Chapter 7 ("Death Forgiven"): Who was El Perico?
a dog
a parrot
a friend from school
Panchito's baby brother
Chapter 7 ("Death Forgiven"): What happened to El Perico ?
Papa killed it
he got sick
he flew away
Chapter 7 ("Death Forgiven"): Why was Papa so angry at El Perico ?
it made a mess in the house
El Perico bit Papa
he could not stand the noise
Chapter 8 ("Cotton Sack"): How did Francisco feel about Papa telling him that he didn't have his own cotton sack?
Chapter 8 ("Cotton Sack"): Make an inference: Why do you think they didn't let them pick cotton when it was wet?
Chapter 8 ("Cotton Sack"): At the end of the chapter Francisco earned his cotton sack
Chapter 8 ("Cotton Sack"): Roberto picked more cotton than both Mama and Papa
Chapter 8 ("Cotton Sack"): At the end of the chapter, it was so hot that Francisco couldn't continue picking cotton.
Chapter 8 ("Cotton Sack"): Why is Francisco not able to pick cotton with his brother and dad?
He doesn't know how
He doesn't want to
He gets too cold
He gets lost in the cotton field
Chapter 8 ("Cotton Sack"): What is "la bola"?
A ball Francisco wants
The last cotton harvest
The school dance
A giant sack
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): What instrument does Mr. Lema begin to teach to Francisco?
clarinet
drums
saxophone
trumpet
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): What theme does this chapter focus on?
Francisco never meets nice people
Francisco keeps having to move homes
Roberto does better than Francisco
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): Francisco says, "As the last days of August disappeared, so did the number of workers." What's he comparing?
the weather and the month
the number of days and number of workers
the time of year and the immigrants feelings
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): What is papa especially proud of?
His cooking pot
His car
His cotton sack
His children
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): Why do the boys hide when the school bus comes by the field?
They don't want to be embarrassed
They could get caught for not being in school
It blows dirt all over them
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): What word best describes Mr. Lema's attitude towards Francisco?
angry
disappointed
understanding
tired
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): What shows that Francisco is about to move?
the car
his brothers and sisters
the school
the cardboard boxes
Chapter 9 ("The Circuit"): What grade is Francisco in at this point in the narrative?
1st
4th
6th
8th
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): How did Francisco feel about school ending for the summer?
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): What was the name of the game they were playing?
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): Which words best describe Carlos' personality?
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): It was Gabriel's first time picking strawberries
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): How did Francisco feel about what happened to Gabriel?
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): What did Gabriel refuse to do?
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): How did Francisco stand up for Manuelito and get Carlos to let him play?
Chapter 10 ("Learning the Game"): Francisco never played the game again at the end of the chapter
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"): What happened to Panchito's two pennies?
He traded them for something better.
He bought the ball he always wanted.
His sister bought two gum balls.
He dropped them walking back from school.
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"): Why was Francisco amazed by Carl's house?
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"): Why didn't Francisco want Carl to come to his house?
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"): What type of penny did Francisco get from Carl?
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"): Instead of kerosene, what was actually in the tank that they gave to Mama?
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"):The house they were living in burned to the ground
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"): What did Francisco want to get from the house?
Chapter 11 ("To Have and to Hold"): Why wasn't everything lost from his notepad?
Chapter 12 ("Moving Still"): Why is Francisco worried that his classmates will laugh at him?
His Mexican accent
He's shorter than everyone
He's the best at math
He's a teacher's pet
Chapter 12 ("Moving Still"): What job does Roberto not want to do?
Working at a shoe store
Cutting lawns
Being a janitor
Chapter 12 ("Moving Still"): What is foreshadowed (clues the author gives you about what will happen) in the chapter?
The arrival of "La migra"
Francisco getting a job
Papa hurting his back
Chapter 12 ("Moving Still"): What does Francisco have to memorize and say to the class?
America the Beautiful
The Declaration of Independence
His poem
The Gettysburg Address
Chapter 12 ("Moving Still"):What can we infer happened to Francisco at the end of the story?
He gave his speech
He is going to be deported
He leaves school early
He moves to a new city
Chapter 12 ("Moving Still"): Finish the line: "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created _____________."
happy
human
equal
responsible
