"The Circuit"

In "The Circuit," the narrator doesn't want to move to Fresno because -

• he does not like the city.

• he does not know if the family will find a place to live there.

• he is moving once again and will be doing hard work.

• he dislikes traveling by car.

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"That night I could not sleep. I lay in bed thinking about how much I hated this move." Which is an example of Panchito's mood at this point in the story?

• He is eager or excited to move.

• He does not mind the move because he is used to not staying in one place for long.

• The thought of moving brought tears to Panchito's eyes.

• He was ready to move because he did not like his teacher or school.

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Which word best describes the field work in "The Circuit"?

• interesting

• frightening

• satisfying

• exhausting

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In "The Circuit," the brothers hide from the school bus because -

• They don't want to go to school.

• They have to work instead of going to school.

• Their parents do not think education is important.

• They think the other students will laugh at them.

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In "The Circuit," Panchito -

• is glad he does not have to go to school.

• is determined to grow strong enough to work.

• longs to got to school and learn as much as he can.

• is furious about his father for making him work.

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When Panchito arrived at school, what was his overall mood?

• bored

• joyous

• nervous

• brave

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In "The Circuit," what does it show about Panchito's character the he asks Mr. Lema to help him with his English?

• He like to make a good impression on people.

• He wants to do his best in school.

• He wants Mr. Lema to feel useful.

• He wants to appear smarter than his brother.

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Why does the author include this passage about the trumpet in "The Circuit?" "How would you like to learn to play it?" he asked. He must have read my face because before I could answer, he added. "I'll teach you to play during our lunch hours."

• It shows that Panchito has great musical talent.

• It shows how much Panchito wants to learn.

• It shows that Mr. Lema is really a music teacher.

• It shows that muscical education is very important.

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At the end of "The Circuit," the packed cardboard boxes tell Panchito that -

• The family is moving again.

• Roberto isn going to school.

• He must work in the fields.

• His mother is sick.

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How do cardboard boxes support the the theme or message of "The Circuit"?

• The boxes represent the family's constant moving.

• The boxes are the only toys the children have.

• The boxes can be gotten for free from a grocery store.

• The boxes hold all the wonderful things in the family's life.

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