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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 flaw did the asphalt in front of Grandma Rosa's house exhibit?
(a) It had potholes.
(b) It was too thin.
(c) It was lumpy.
(d) It stunk like tar.

2. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?
(a) In his pants pocket.
(b) In his shoe.
(c) In his hand.
(d) In his shirt pocket.

3. As Manny's father walked away from the car that would not start, what did Bobby and Stinky do to annoy him?
(a) Threw gravel at him.
(b) Whistled at him.
(c) Sprayed a hose in his direction.
(d) Yelled insults at him.

4. What was the source of Manny's and Pedi's argument while he was babysitting her during Magda's date?
(a) Macaroni and cheese.
(b) Root beer.
(c) Prune juice.
(d) Chocolate.

5. What two activities most often occurred at the Big Lawn?
(a) Soccer and football.
(b) Baseball and football.
(c) Baseball and softball.
(d) Badminton and bocce ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Manny and his mother were watching Manny's father trying to start the car, what was Manny's little sister Pedi doing?

2. What was the name of Grandma Rosa's cat?

3. What simile did the author use to describe the weather on the day of Grandma Rosa's funeral?

4. Though Stinky was in Manny's grade at school, how much older was he than Manny?

5. After Rebecca took Manny out of the pool hall, what did Manny see his father doing when he looked through the window at him?

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