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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Manuel use to hit Manny and Nardo at the wake to stop them from wrestling each other?
(a) A plate.
(b) His shoe.
(c) His belt.
(d) A wooden spoon.

3. What was Grandma Rosa wearing when she came into the yard to talk to Manny and Nardo?
(a) A skirt and blouse.
(b) A kaftan.
(c) A Japanese kimono.
(d) A bathrobe.

4. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?
(a) Salty.
(b) Peppery.
(c) Savory.
(d) Sweet.

5. What did Nardo and Manny build out of bricks in Grandma Rosa's yard?
(a) A bench.
(b) A pizza oven.
(c) A barbecue pit.
(d) A fireplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What analogy did Manny use to describe how little attention Miss Van der Meer paid to him?

2. What flaw did the asphalt in front of Grandma Rosa's house exhibit?

3. What is one solution that Manny did NOT wish Rebecca would choose in response to Manuel's attempt to shoot her?

4. What piece of equipment was Albert using when he received a gash in his hand?

5. What chore did Rebecca do when she was hurt by Magda's threats during their argument?

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