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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which item of Manny's clothing caused him embarrassment during his meeting with Mr. Hart at the school?
(a) His pants.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His belt.
(d) His hat.

2. How did Manny signal to Mr. Hart that he had enough money for school supplies?
(a) He nodded his head.
(b) He mimed writing with a pencil.
(c) He shook his head no.
(d) He patted his pocket.

3. Manny told Manuel that if he shot Rebecca, he would be thrown in jail. Manny asked Manuel to think of what would happen to Manuel's children then. Manuel replies that he only cares about one family member. Who is it?
(a) Magda.
(b) Pedi.
(c) Manny.
(d) Rebecca.

4. Though Manny described the houses in their project development as being not "pretty or stylish" (23) he said that sometimes they had one quality that made them beautiful. What was that one quality?
(a) In the winter, the mulberry trees lost their leaves and gave a stately air to the houses' yards.
(b) In the summer, the lawn sprinklers gave their yards a festive atmosphere.
(c) In the spring, the grass was green and abundant.
(d) In the fall, the golden leaves turned their yards brilliant colors.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Manny described a fight he had once seen at the pool hall, what did he say about it?

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

3. About how many people started running when the Immigration vans showed up at the pepper fields?

4. How many days did Manuel's drinking binge last before Rebecca and Manny went to try to get him to come home?

5. What did Manuel do when Mr. Hart moved to shake his hand?

(see the answer key)

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