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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What simile did Manny use on page 39 to describe the tie that Mr. Hart always wore?
(a) "Red as a chili pepper."
(b) "Slender as a snake."
(c) "Thin as an exclamation point."
(d) "Black as a shadow."

2. What feature had the city wanted to build when they had torn down most of the houses around Grandma Rosa's place?
(a) A reservoir.
(b) A roller skating rink.
(c) A freeway.
(d) A skate park.

3. After Rebecca took Manny out of the pool hall, what did Manny see his father doing when he looked through the window at him?
(a) He saw him smash a glass on the floor.
(b) He saw him head to the men's room.
(c) He saw him lean forward on the stool and rub his chin.
(d) He saw him crying.

4. Who tried to buy Manuel a drink after Rebecca found Manuel's hiding place?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Mr. Hart.
(c) Manny.
(d) Mr. Sanchez.

5. What was inside the pinata that held the candies and chocolates that burst forth when Rebecca hit it as a child?
(a) A Coke bottle.
(b) A clay pot.
(c) A Tupperware container.
(d) A plastic bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Manny list as Nardo's sole physical flaw?

2. What milestone did Albert accomplish during training that made Manny start to think their team may have a chance at winning?

3. What did Manny describe as the two main activities that students did in his English class with Mr. Shattler?

4. When she did not have enough money to buy a new dress for the funeral, what did Rebecca buy instead with the little money she had?

5. What need did Lencho have after the fight that Manny fulfilled after taking pity on him?

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