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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 did Manny do in Mr. Hart's office when Mr. Hart motioned for him to sit down?
(a) He walked to the window and looked outside.
(b) He sat down.
(c) He remained standing.
(d) He left.

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

3. What did Manuel refuse to do that caused him to be taken to jail by the policemen?
(a) He refused to tell Rebecca that he was sorry.
(b) He refused to let the police search the house.
(c) He refused to let them seize his rifle.
(d) He refused to lie on the ground.

4. After Rebecca took Manny out of the pool hall, what did Manny see his father doing when he looked through the window at him?
(a) He saw him smash a glass on the floor.
(b) He saw him lean forward on the stool and rub his chin.
(c) He saw him head to the men's room.
(d) He saw him crying.

5. Why did Manny decide against calling his dad for a ride home from his school?
(a) Because Manny thought his dad would have a hangover and would be mad at him for calling.
(b) Because he knew his father was probably at Rico's Pool Hall.
(c) Because he was embarrassed by his father's dilapidated car.
(d) Because his brother Nardo was more likely to give him a ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?

2. Besides his drinking, what was the other reason Manny's mother hated for Manny's father to go to the pool hall?

3. Manny told Manuel that if he shot Rebecca, he would be thrown in jail. Manny asked Manuel to think of what would happen to Manuel's children then. Manuel replies that he only cares about one family member. Who is it?

4. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?

5. What did Manny mean when he said, "I was of my grandpa Ignacio's line of useful blood?" (6)

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