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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 is one solution that Manny did NOT wish Rebecca would choose in response to Manuel's attempt to shoot her?
(a) Go live with Grandma Rosa for a while.
(b) Kick Manuel out of the house.
(c) Leave Manuel for good.
(d) Run off by herself, leaving the family behind.

2. Where did Rebecca find Manuel hiding within the confines of the pool hall?
(a) In the alleyway.
(b) In the men's room.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the ladies' room.

3. What caused Manny to think he had shot and killed Pedi when the rifle had accidentally gone off in his hands?
(a) She screamed.
(b) She fell onto the floor.
(c) She did not make a sound.
(d) She fainted.

4. After Mr. Hart left, Manny felt how angry Manuel was and he wanted to run away. What prevented him from running away?
(a) He says he knew he had to stay and receive his punishment.
(b) He did not want to alert Rebecca to what was happening by running inside.
(c) He said his legs felt paralyzed.
(d) He said he knew he would get a more severe beating later if he ran.

5. How did Manny signal to Mr. Hart that he had enough money for school supplies?
(a) He patted his pocket.
(b) He shook his head no.
(c) He nodded his head.
(d) He mimed writing with a pencil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two musicians were Magda's favorites?

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

3. Why was Manny certain that Lencho would not beat him up for teasing him from across the school yard?

4. Why did Lencho prevent his boxers from lifting weights?

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

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