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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the foreman assigned a chili pepper row to Manny and Nardo, why had it not been chosen by anyone else?
(a) Because there was no shade over that row of peppers.
(b) Because the peppers in it were very far apart from each other.
(c) Because the plants in that row were lower to the ground than those in the other rows.
(d) Because it was covered in white pesticide dust and exhaust fume dirt.

2. What did Manuel exclaim when he first arrived home from the Pool Hall after a two-day binge?
(a) "I got a job!"
(b) "Everybody come out here now!"
(c) "I'm home!"
(d) "It's all over now!"

3. What reasons did Manny give for he and Nardo being slow at picking chili peppers?
(a) They had not yet learned the proper techniques of picking peppers.
(b) Their row was too low to the ground, so they had to squat uncomfortably in order to pick the peppers.
(c) Nardo kept stopping to watch the girls at the weighing area, and Manny kept stopping to watch the other pickers' quickness.
(d) They were unaccustomed to the heat of the day, so sweat kept running in their eyes and blinding them.

4. When Manny's mother pressed her hands down onto Manny's shoulders, what was the scent coming from her hands?
(a) Ammonia.
(b) Rosewater.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Bleach.

5. What did Manny do in Mr. Hart's office when Mr. Hart motioned for him to sit down?
(a) He remained standing.
(b) He left.
(c) He sat down.
(d) He walked to the window and looked outside.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?

4. Though kids were not allowed at the pool hall, where was Manny sometimes allowed to sit in order to wait for his dad?

5. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?

(see the answer key)

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