WorksheetsBreaking Through Ch. 1 and 2
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why was Francisco’s family forced to leave their home in California?
They wanted to move back to Mexico.
They were evicted by their landlord.
They were deported to Mexico.
They went on a vacation and decided not to return.
What major challenge does Francisco face when his family returns to California?
He struggles with the English language.
He can’t find his old friends.
He feels out of place in school.
He has difficulty finding a job.
How does Francisco feel about returning to school?
Excited
Indifferent
Nervous
Relieved
What does Francisco’s father do for a living upon returning to the United States?
He becomes a teacher.
He works in agriculture.
He opens a small store.
He starts working in a factory.
How does the community react to Francisco’s family’s return?
They are welcoming.
They are indifferent.
They are hostile.
There is no mention of the community’s reaction.
Which subject does Francisco find most challenging at school?
Mathematics
English
Science
History
Who is Mr. Sims and why is he important to Francisco?
He is a neighbor who helps the family settle in.
He is a teacher who supports Francisco’s education.
He is Francisco’s uncle.
He is a friend of Francisco’s father.
What motivates Francisco to persevere despite his challenges?
His desire to return to Mexico.
His ambition to become a teacher.
His wish to make his family proud.
His need to support his family financially.
How does Francisco’s relationship with his siblings change in these chapters?
It becomes strained.
It strengthens as they support each other.
They become more distant.
There is no change mentioned.
What does Francisco do to improve his English skills?
He reads English books.
He watches English movies.
He joins an English club at school.
He practices speaking English with his friends.
How would you describe Francisco's personality based on his actions and reactions in the first two chapters?
Outgoing and carefree
Shy and reserved
Determined and resilient
Indifferent and passive
Which 'Notice and Note' signpost is evident when Francisco reflects on his past experiences in Mexico and their impact on his present life, as shown in the quote, 'Thinking about those days made me realize how much I had to catch up in school'?
Again and Again
Contrast and Contradictions
Words of the Wiser
Memory Moment
