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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Manuel was trying to shoot Rebecca, what alerted Manny to the fact that the police had arrived?
(a) Sophie screaming that the police were coming.
(b) Police sirens.
(c) The sound of deeply-threaded tires against asphalt.
(d) Police lights.

2. What chore did Rebecca do when she was hurt by Magda's threats during their argument?
(a) She weeded the garden.
(b) She washed the dishes.
(c) She ironed the sheets.
(d) She swept the floor.

3. What special talent did Nardo's grandmother claim that he had?
(a) A knack for getting people to like him.
(b) A sixth sense for seeing trouble coming.
(c) A marvelous work ethic.
(d) An ability to use any ingredients to make a superb meal.

4. What did Nardo do just before he went to bed on the night he climbed into the bedroom window?
(a) He stared at himself in the mirror.
(b) He told Manny that he had gotten a job.
(c) He kissed Manny good night.
(d) He asked Manny if they should to visit Grandma Rosa soon.

5. What was one fruit that did NOT grow on the tree Manny's grandfather had created by grafting many different branches together?
(a) Cherries.
(b) Apples.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Plums.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feature had the city wanted to build when they had torn down most of the houses around Grandma Rosa's place?

2. Which two musicians were Magda's favorites?

3. What did the Garcia brothers have in their hands when they were chasing the dog?

4. When Pedi was helping Manuel pick up the bullets he had dropped onto the ground, Manuel picked up a bullet as well. What did he do with it?

5. How did Nardo end up as the victor in the fight over the sacks of peppers in the row next to his?

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