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

2. After Rebecca took Manny out of the pool hall, what did Manny see his father doing when he looked through the window at him?
(a) He saw him crying.
(b) He saw him head to the men's room.
(c) He saw him lean forward on the stool and rub his chin.
(d) He saw him smash a glass on the floor.

3. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

5. 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?
(a) Shortstop.
(b) Ballerina.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Conductor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What item did Manny have his eye on that caused him to want to work in the fields to earn money?

3. How did Manny signal to Mr. Hart that he had enough money for school supplies?

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

5. While Manny and his mother were watching Manny's father trying to start the car, what was Manny's little sister Pedi doing?

(see the answer key)

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