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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What errand did Manny's mother send him to his school to accomplish even though it was still summer?
(a) To get his school picture taken.
(b) To register for his classes.
(c) To apply for Honors classes.
(d) To get a copy of his grades.

2. Why did Manny decide against calling his dad for a ride home from his school?
(a) Because Manny thought his dad would have a hangover and would be mad at him for calling.
(b) Because he knew his father was probably at Rico's Pool Hall.
(c) Because he was embarrassed by his father's dilapidated car.
(d) Because his brother Nardo was more likely to give him a ride.

3. What did Manuel do when Mr. Hart moved to shake his hand?
(a) He ignored Mr. Hart's hand.
(b) He motioned that his hands were dirty from picking mint.
(c) He shook his hand and greeted him warmly.
(d) He turned his back on Mr. Hart.

4. Besides his drinking, what was the other reason Manny's mother hated for Manny's father to go to the pool hall?
(a) She said that milk drained into the gutter.
(b) She said that he could have been at home helping her with chores.
(c) She said that he wasted time he could have been looking for a job.
(d) She said that he flirted with other women.

5. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two activities most often occurred at the Big Lawn?

2. How much did Manuel pay a lawyer in order to make the police return his rifle?

3. What drink did Nardo go inside Grandma Rosa's to get when he and Manny were almost done with the yard work at Grandma Rosa's house?

4. Which item of Manny's clothing caused him embarrassment during his meeting with Mr. Hart at the school?

5. When Manny and Rebecca got to the pool hall to find Manuel, who told Rebecca that Manuel had already gone home?

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