The Circuit Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Circuit? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What is California like in this book?


the worst place ever
a land of movie stars
pretty to look at but full of hard work
endless beaches
Q. What makes getting an education so tough for Francisco?


the distance to school
not knowing English
not knowing Spanish
the cost of school supplies
Q. What type of hard work happens in The Circuit?


making tortillas
bathing babies
picking strawberries
all the above
Q. Why do the seasons matter to Francisco's family?


because they only work when it rains
because the crops grow in different months
because Papá refuses to work if it's cold
because Mamá refuses to work if it's hot
Q. How does Francisco support his mom?


by taking care of his siblings
by buying her candy
by sewing her a handkerchief
he doesn't