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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 spring, the grass was green and abundant.
(b) In the summer, the lawn sprinklers gave their yards a festive atmosphere.
(c) In the fall, the golden leaves turned their yards brilliant colors.
(d) In the winter, the mulberry trees lost their leaves and gave a stately air to the houses' yards.

2. What special talent did Nardo's grandmother claim that he had?
(a) A marvelous work ethic.
(b) An ability to use any ingredients to make a superb meal.
(c) A sixth sense for seeing trouble coming.
(d) A knack for getting people to like him.

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

4. In contrast to Manny's father's method of worrying aloud, Manny said his mother was more quiet and would take which two actions while she worried?
(a) She would give the family the silent treatment and throw herself into housework.
(b) She would bite her nails and look at the sky.
(c) She would lie down on the couch and refuse to move.
(d) She would glare at Manny's father and tap her foot.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When he watches the way that the Mexican man in the next row over moves gracefully and efficiently while picking peppers, at what job did Manny say the man would excel?

3. Besides his drinking, what was the other reason Manny's mother hated for Manny's father to go to the pool hall?

4. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?

5. What object did Manuel hit his own head with when he was trying to show Manny how fed up he was with Rebecca?

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