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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 does the Spanish word "perico" (51) mean?
(a) Ocean.
(b) Oven.
(c) Parrot.
(d) Mimic.

2. What did the Garcia brothers have in their hands when they were chasing the dog?
(a) Chains.
(b) Baseball bats.
(c) Sticks.
(d) Boomerangs.

3. What did Manuel refuse to do that caused him to be taken to jail by the policemen?
(a) He refused to let the police search the house.
(b) He refused to tell Rebecca that he was sorry.
(c) He refused to lie on the ground.
(d) He refused to let them seize his rifle.

4. How much did Manuel pay a lawyer in order to make the police return his rifle?
(a) $50.
(b) $100.
(c) $150.
(d) $200.

5. What location was Manny's father's favorite place in the world?
(a) Rico's Pool Hall.
(b) The Big Lawn.
(c) Puerto's Pool Hall.
(d) Rich's Pool Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. When she did not have enough money to buy a new dress for the funeral, what did Rebecca buy instead with the little money she had?

2. After Mr. Hart left, Manny felt how angry Manuel was and he wanted to run away. What prevented him from running away?

3. Where did Rebecca tell Magda to go once she and Manny had returned home from the pool hall?

4. What did Mr. Hart write on the paper bag during his meeting with Manny in his office?

5. What was the source of Manny's and Pedi's argument while he was babysitting her during Magda's date?

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