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Review for the novel Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez
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1
What happens with Roberto's job when he returns from Mexico?
His boss gave his job to someone else.
He has to work more hours at the school.
He gets a raise
They make him principal.
2
What did Francisco and Roberto do to have fun when they lived alone?
They taught themselves to dance.
They raced cars
They played soccer.
They went to the movies every night.
3
Francisco was excited about high school when he found out . . .
He didn't have to take math.
He made the soccer team.
Peggy wants to date him again.
He could earn money for college with good grades.
4
Ch.18 - What did Francisco do for the Junior Scandals?
He danced with Peggy
He worked the lights and sound on stage.
Performed magic
He sang a song
5
Ch.12 - What book did Francisco's 10th grade English teacher ask him to read?
The Old Man and the Sea
Hatchet
The Grapes of Wrath
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
6
What does Francisco do to improve his grades?
He ate pizza for lunch.
He studied notecards as he worked.
He dances on the way to class.
He took a nap after school every day.
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Ch.8 - What does Francisco tell his counselor he wants to be when he grows up?
A Window Washer
A Lawyer
A Sharecropper
A Teacher
8
How was Francisco able to afford college?
He scored the highest on the SAT - College Entrance Exam.
Mr. Ito lent him the money.
He won scholarships and a loan.
He won the lottery.
9
Ch.1 - Why was Francisco scared from ages 4 - 14?
He was afraid of school.
He was afraid of being deported.
He was afraid Papa would die.
He was afraid of dogs.
10
When he left for college he was grateful to Trampita because . . .
Trampita took over his job, so he could go to college.
Trampita bought him a suitcase.
Trampita washed his car.
Trampita gave him all his money for college.
11
What happened to Francisco at the beginning of his senior year?
He crashed the work van.
He lost all his friends.
He didn't get the classes he needed for college.
He was sick with mononucleosis and missed a lot of school.
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Ch.3 - Why does Peggy ignore Francisco?
Her parents don't want her dating a Mexican.
Roberto started dating her.
He danced with other girls at the dance.
He got a higher math score than she did.
13
Ch.2 - After the deportation who went back to the USA to live alone?
Trampita and Rorra
Roberto and Francisco
Papa and Roberto
Panchito and Mama
14
What was Papa's good news when he came back from Mexico?
His sister was coming to live with them.
He won the lottery in Mexico.
He bought a new car.
His back pain was gone.
15
When Francisco drives off to college what two emotions does he feel?
sad then angry
happy and scared
sad then happy
worried and terrified
16
The box of groceries the family received at Christmas came from. . .
the food drive his Spanish Club organized.
Mike Nevel
Mr. Ito
Mr. Lema
17
Ch.6 - What does Papa give Francisco?
A new shirt.
An old pair of tennis shoes.
A new car.
A Saint Christopher Medal
18
Why was Francisco's election victory short-lived?
Roberto stopped talking to him.
He had to work in the fields.
Papa was mad that he won.
Papa had an accident and was hurt badly.
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Ch.11 - What does Francisco buy from Mr. Twitchel for $5.00?
A broom
A Picture Frame
Cookies
A typewriter
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Ch.20 - How does Roberto's marriage affect the lives of his family?
He never visits and they miss him.
They will miss the money he brings to the family.
They don't like his wife.
He moves back to Mexico.
