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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he watches the way that the Mexican man in the next row over moves gracefully and efficiently while picking peppers, at what job did Manny say the man would excel?
(a) Ballerina.
(b) Shortstop.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Conductor.

2. When Nardo filled his container more quickly than Manny did, what did he buy at the taco truck?
(a) A burrito.
(b) A popsicle.
(c) An ice water.
(d) A soda.

3. As Manny's father walked away from the car that would not start, what did Bobby and Stinky do to annoy him?
(a) Yelled insults at him.
(b) Whistled at him.
(c) Sprayed a hose in his direction.
(d) Threw gravel at him.

4. Though kids were not allowed at the pool hall, where was Manny sometimes allowed to sit in order to wait for his dad?
(a) In the men's room.
(b) On a stool at the far end of the bar.
(c) At a picnic table just outside the front doors.
(d) In the kitchen next to the dishwasher.

5. What two activities most often occurred at the Big Lawn?
(a) Badminton and bocce ball.
(b) Baseball and football.
(c) Baseball and softball.
(d) Soccer and football.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special talent did Nardo's grandmother claim that he had?

2. When the foreman assigned a chili pepper row to Manny and Nardo, why had it not been chosen by anyone else?

3. What location was Manny's father's favorite place in the world?

4. Why did Manny decide to head back home after his altercation with the Garcia brothers was over?

5. When Manny described a fight he had once seen at the pool hall, what did he say about it?

(see the answer key)

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