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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object did Manuel use to signal Manny that he wanted him to go his room?
(a) His hat.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) His watch.
(d) A chinaberry branch.

2. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?
(a) Salty.
(b) Sweet.
(c) Savory.
(d) Peppery.

3. What did Manny mean when he said, "I was of my grandpa Ignacio's line of useful blood?" (6)
(a) He meant that his grandfather was an extremely hard worker.
(b) He meant that his grandfather believed in organ and blood donation.
(c) He meant that his grandfather believed that family should come before everything else in life.
(d) He meant that his grandfather would do whatever he could for anyone in need.

4. What was it about chili pepper picking that "lured workers from Mexico needing quick cash for rent or emergency food" (11)?
(a) The location of the chili fields was hidden and unlikely to attract Immigration officers.
(b) The spicy pollen emanating from the peppers bothered most people, but Mexicans used to utilizing peppers in their cooking were not bothered.
(c) It was a job that required little to no equipment investment.
(d) The weighing area workers paid the pickers right after announcing their loads.

5. Which item of Manny's clothing caused him embarrassment during his meeting with Mr. Hart at the school?
(a) His hat.
(b) His pants.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His belt.

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 meaning did Manuel ascribe to the note that Rebecca had left him about going to get her hair done at Sophie's?

3. What did Mr. Hart write on the paper bag during his meeting with Manny in his office?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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