A Test of Faith

(Pages 151-156) Please write your answers in complete sentences.

1. What happened to Francisco the first morning of his senior year?

2. When Francisco was taken to the hospital, what did the doctor diagnose?  Why was Francisco surprised to hear this?

3. Although Francisco was sick, what did he continue doing? What does this suggest about his character?

4. Who was Mr. Ivan Muse? Why did Francisco get a note to go and see him? How did Mr. Muse embarrass Francisco twice during the course of their conversation?

5. Why did Francisco become frustrated and angry and feel cursed? Who helped him overcome these feelings and how?

6. How did the family come together after Francisco got sick? What positive results did this bring about?