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“The Circuit”
1. How does the family prepare to move?
2. This story happens in two places, which two places are they?
3. Who asks Mr. Sullivan for work? What is his answer?
4. How does the boy respond when Mr. Lema asks him whether he likes music?
5. What does Mr. Lema promise to teach the boy?
6. Why does the family move frequently?
7. Why does the sight of the school bus alarm Papa?
8. When does the boy begin school? Why can’t Roberto enter school at this time?
9. What does Mr. Lema do to make the boy feel welcome and comfortable?
10. Why do you think this story is called, “The Circuit”?