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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?
(a) In his pants pocket.
(b) In his hand.
(c) In his shoe.
(d) In his shirt pocket.

2. What special talent did Nardo's grandmother claim that he had?
(a) A sixth sense for seeing trouble coming.
(b) An ability to use any ingredients to make a superb meal.
(c) A marvelous work ethic.
(d) A knack for getting people to like him.

3. How did Nardo end up as the victor in the fight over the sacks of peppers in the row next to his?
(a) He was the only one who knew how to undo the complex knots tied at the top of the sacks.
(b) He was stronger than the two men who challenged him, so he won the short shoving contest.
(c) He grabbed them before anyone else, so he said he had solidified his rights to their contents.
(d) He said he had been working closest to that row, so he deserved the spoils.

4. What does the Spanish word "perico" (51) mean?
(a) Mimic.
(b) Ocean.
(c) Oven.
(d) Parrot.

5. Though Stinky was in Manny's grade at school, how much older was he than Manny?
(a) Three years older.
(b) Four years older.
(c) One year older.
(d) Two years older.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though kids were not allowed at the pool hall, where was Manny sometimes allowed to sit in order to wait for his dad?

2. Who watched Pedi while Manny and Rebecca went to the pool hall to try and get Manuel to return home?

3. What job did Nardo NOT hold, according to his brother Manny?

4. When Nardo filled his container more quickly than Manny did, what did he buy at the taco truck?

5. What did Manny do in Mr. Hart's office when Mr. Hart motioned for him to sit down?

(see the answer key)

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