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    What did he do after his retirement after teaching?

    • Become a full time writer and poet.
    • Nothing just watches tv all day.
    • Has a part time job.
    • Has become a movie star.
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How much do you know about Gary Soto? Gary is a famous American poet who has impacted so many people in the world today through his writing. Take up the multiple-choice quiz below and gauge your knowledge on him.

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  • 2. 

    When and where was Gary Soto born?

    • May 30 1952 in Los Angeles, Califronia.

    • Apr 12 1952 in Fresno, California.

    • Feb 30 1952 in Sacramento, California.

    • Mar 20 1952 in San Francisco, California.

    Correct Answer
    A. Apr 12 1952 in Fresno, California.
    Explanation
    Gary Soto was born on April 12, 1952, in Fresno, California.

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  • 3. 

    What community college did he attend after graduating from high school?

    • Fresno City College

    • Bell Gardens Community College

    • Los Angeles Valley College

    Correct Answer
    A. Fresno City College
    Explanation
    The person attended Fresno City College after graduating from high school.

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  • 4. 

    What did he study while at UC Irvine?

    • Dancing.

    • Geography.

    • Paleontolgy

    • Poetry

    Correct Answer
    A. Poetry
    Explanation
    He studied poetry while at UC Irvine.

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  • 5. 

    In what fields did he worked as he was growing up?

    • Death Valley

    • Bell Gardens Valley

    • San Joaquin Valley

    • California Central Valley

    Correct Answer
    A. San Joaquin Valley
    Explanation
    The correct answer is San Joaquin Valley. This region is known for its agricultural productivity and is home to various crops such as grapes, cotton, and almonds. Many people work in the agricultural industry in San Joaquin Valley, so it is possible that the person in question worked in this field while growing up.

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  • 6. 

    How many children does he have?

    • 0

    • 10

    • 5

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    The answer is 1 because the question is asking how many children "he" has, implying that there is only one person being referred to. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

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  • 7. 

    Was Gary Soto expected to go to college?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Maybe

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The given question asks whether Gary Soto was expected to go to college. The correct answer is "No" because there is no information provided in the question or context that suggests whether or not he was expected to go to college.

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  • 8. 

    Which writer had the most impact on Gary Soto to become a writer himself?

    • Edward Field

    • Pablo Neruda

    • Ernest Hemingway

    • William Shakespeare

    Correct Answer
    A. Pablo Neruda
    Explanation
    Gary Soto was influenced by Pablo Neruda to become a writer himself.

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  • 9. 

    What did he teach while at UC Berkeley?

    • Poetry.

    • Football.

    • Chicano Studies and English.

    • Writing Development.

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicano Studies and English.
    Explanation
    While at UC Berkeley, he taught Chicano Studies and English. This suggests that he had expertise in these subjects and was responsible for instructing students in these areas.

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  • 10. 

    Where is Gary Soto living now?

    • Northern California

    • Southern California

    • Eastern California

    • Western California

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern California
    Explanation
    Gary Soto is living in Northern California.

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