1. When Nardo filled his container more quickly than Manny did, what did he buy at the taco truck?
(a) A burrito.
(b) A popsicle.
(c) An ice water.
(d) A soda.

2. After Mr. Hart left, Manny felt how angry Manuel was and he wanted to run away. What prevented him from running away?
(a) He says he knew he had to stay and receive his punishment.
(b) He said he knew he would get a more severe beating later if he ran.
(c) He did not want to alert Rebecca to what was happening by running inside.
(d) He said his legs felt paralyzed.

3. 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 poured down his throat" (45).
(b) "The worst acid I could have poured into his stomach" (45).
(c) "The worst acid I could have swiped across his forehead" (45).
(d) "The worst acid I could have mixed into his drink" (45).

4. Why was Manny certain that Lencho would not beat him up for teasing him from across the school yard?
(a) Because he knew Lencho would not jeopardize his chances of getting Nardo onto his boxing team.
(b) Because he knew that Lencho would not risk getting suspended before the big fight.
(c) Because he knew that Lencho was afraid of Nardo.
(d) Because he knew that Lencho had a good sense of humor.

5. What was NOT a reason that the administration at Manny's school gave for being unable to transfer him to Hawthorn School?
(a) It was too late for a transfer.
(b) There were already too many kids at Hawthorn School.
(c) There was an imbalance in the student body.
(d) His grades were not strong enough.