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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 did Nardo and Manny build out of bricks in Grandma Rosa's yard?
(a) A fireplace.
(b) A bench.
(c) A barbecue pit.
(d) A pizza oven.

2. Why did Manny decide to head back home after his altercation with the Garcia brothers was over?
(a) He wanted to nurse his wounds.
(b) He wanted to ask Magda for advice about what had happened.
(c) He did not want to risk running into the Garcia brothers again.
(d) He wanted to see if his parents were still fighting.

3. What was Grandma Rosa wearing when she came into the yard to talk to Manny and Nardo?
(a) A bathrobe.
(b) A kaftan.
(c) A skirt and blouse.
(d) A Japanese kimono.

4. What was inside the pinata that held the candies and chocolates that burst forth when Rebecca hit it as a child?
(a) A Coke bottle.
(b) A clay pot.
(c) A plastic bag.
(d) A Tupperware container.

5. What caused Manny to think he had shot and killed Pedi when the rifle had accidentally gone off in his hands?
(a) She did not make a sound.
(b) She fainted.
(c) She screamed.
(d) She fell onto the floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mondo went around the gang meeting collecting dues, what did he say the money would be used for?

2. What did Manny suspect was Albert's real reason for joining the boxing team?

3. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?

4. On what day of the week did Manny help Nardo with his medicine delivery route?

5. Who woke up Nardo and Manny and told them to go do yard work at Grandma Rosa's house?

(see the answer key)

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