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

2. What was Manuel searching for when he knocked all of Rebecca's ceramic animal collection all over the floor?
(a) Sophie's phone number.
(b) Love notes.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Bullets for his rifle.

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

4. What did Mr. Hart write on the paper bag during his meeting with Manny in his office?
(a) Be back in 20 minutes.
(b) Remember to pick up milk.
(c) Give the Hernandez boy $20.
(d) Send Manny's transcripts to Hawthorn School.

5. What metaphor did Manny use to describe what Manuel would feel like upon seeing Manny arrive home in a white, middle-class guy's car?
(a) "The worst acid I could have mixed into his drink" (45).
(b) "The worst acid I could have poured down his throat" (45).
(c) "The worst acid I could have poured into his stomach" (45).
(d) "The worst acid I could have swiped across his forehead" (45).

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nardo and Manny build out of bricks in Grandma Rosa's yard?

2. What was Magda's reply when she came back from her date and Manny asked her why her hair was messy?

3. What happened to make the 20 people still standing in the fields raise a cheer?

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

5. What was one reason Manny's dad did NOT cite when listing why he would not agree to apply for welfare?

(see the answer key)

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