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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day did Rebecca prefer to do the housework?
(a) After sunset.
(b) Before sunset.
(c) At dusk.
(d) Before sunrise.

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

3. What mistake did Manny make while he was slow-dancing with Gloria?
(a) He lost his footing and slid his leg between Gloria's legs.
(b) He spilled his drink on Gloria's dress.
(c) He put his hand too low on Gloria's waist.
(d) He stepped on Gloria's foot.

4. What errand did Manny's mother send him to his school to accomplish even though it was still summer?
(a) To register for his classes.
(b) To get a copy of his grades.
(c) To apply for Honors classes.
(d) To get his school picture taken.

5. 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 spring, the grass was green and abundant.
(c) In the summer, the lawn sprinklers gave their yards a festive atmosphere.
(d) In the fall, the golden leaves turned their yards brilliant colors.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the lady reached out her hands to retrieve her purse from Eddie's grasp, what did he do?

2. What thoughts did Manny use to distract him from the goings-on during the Test of Courage?

3. What part of Malcolm's body did Chico run into that knocked him unconscious?

4. How many weeks of training did the boxers get before the big fight?

5. What caused Manny to think he had shot and killed Pedi when the rifle had accidentally gone off in his hands?

(see the answer key)

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