Characters
Who is the protagonist (main character)?
Francisco
Francisco's family moves to California to work in what kind of field?
A strawberry field
At the very beginning of the book, where do Francisco and his family move?
California
What did Francisco want for Christmas? What did he get instead?
Instead, he got a bag of candy.
What does la frontera mean?
the border
Which character gets upset when it rains and he can't work?
Papa
When they can't pick strawberries, Francisco's family moves to a new place where they can pick _________.
Cotton
Why does Torito need to be brought to the hospital?
He prays that his father receives forgiveness
What does la migra mean?
Immigration
Who is Francisco's oldest brother?
Roberto
What is Francisco's job while his parents are working in the fields?
To watch Trampita
Why does Francisco know that he is not ready to have his own cotton sack?
Because he cannot withstand the harsh outdoor conditions like his dad and Roberto
Where do Roberto and Francisco agree to live permanently when they grow up?
Santa Maria
What does el perico mean?
parakeet
Which of Francisco's brothers almost dies just months after he is born?
Torito
What job does Mr. Sims give Roberto when he first asks?
Mowing Mr. Sim's lawn
What happens when Gabriel stands up to his boss in the chapter 'Learning the Game'?
His boss gets him deported
What happens at the very end of the book?
Francisco and his family get deported
What does librito mean?
Notepad
Which teacher yells at Francisco for speaking Spanish in class?
Miss Scalapino?
What year-round job does Mr. Sim's finally find for Roberto?
Working as a janitor for the high school
What important object did Francisco lose when his house burned down?
His blue notepad
Why did the author name this book 'The Circuit'?
Because he was constantly moving throughout his entire childhood
What does contratista mean?
Labor Contractor
Boss
Person in charge