Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Panchito
Why does the family leave the farm at the beginning?
The strawberry season is over
What does “wearily” mean?
In a tired way
Why does the author describe the sun as “tired”?
To show the workers’ exhaustion
What is one theme of the story?
Facing adversity
Who is Panchito’s father?
Papá
Where does the family move to?
Fresno
What does “instinctively” mean?
Without thinking
What do the packed boxes symbolize?
Moving and instability
What does “The Circuit” refer to?
The cycle of moving for work
Who helps Panchito at school?
Mr. Lema
Where does the family live after moving?
In a garage
What does “hesitantly” mean?
In a shy or unsure way
Why do Panchito and Roberto hide from the school bus?
They are not attending school
What lesson does Panchito learn?
To keep trying despite difficulties
Who is Panchito’s older brother?
Roberto
What work does the family do in Fresno?
Picking grapes
What does “enthusiastically” mean?
With excitement
What does the description of the garage suggest?
Their life is poor and difficult
How does Mr. Lema influence Panchito?
He supports and encourages him
Who asks for work at Mr. Sullivan’s house?
Mamá
What do the packed boxes at the end show?
The family is moving again
What does “understandingly” mean?
In a kind and sympathetic way
Why does the author repeat phrases like “every day, every week”?
To show the repetitive, hard life
What does the story suggest about education?
It is important but difficult to access