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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 did Magda do that signaled to her family that her fever had broken and she was going to be fine?
(a) She laughed.
(b) She told them she felt better.
(c) She asked for food.
(d) She looked suddenly alert and surprised to see them standing over her.

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

3. Why was Chico in the locker room when Manny brought in Albert with his bloody nose?
(a) Because Chico had been late to show up and to start getting ready.
(b) Because Chico had been trying to sneak out the back door before his fight.
(c) Because he had wanted to be there to congratulate Albert for his victory.
(d) Because he had gone in to get his lucky penny before the fight.

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

5. What did Manny say was the true reason Rebecca had gone to Sophie's to get her hair done?
(a) Because she wanted to talk to Sophie about taking care of Pedi for a few weeks while she tried to repair her marriage.
(b) Because she wanted to pretty herself up since she felt terrible about embarrassing Manuel.
(c) Because she wanted to let herself cool down before she talked to Manuel.
(d) Because she wanted to talk to Sophie about how she could leave Manuel without getting hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Manny see when he opened the bathroom door when Rebecca and Magda were inside?

2. What did Manuel refuse to do that caused him to be taken to jail by the policemen?

3. Why did Rebecca keep looking back over her shoulder when she was taking Manny home from the pool hall?

4. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?

5. Why did Nardo have a hard time climbing inside his bedroom window when he was trying to sneak back inside the house?

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