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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 fall, the golden leaves turned their yards brilliant colors.
(b) In the summer, the lawn sprinklers gave their yards a festive atmosphere.
(c) In the spring, the grass was green and abundant.
(d) In the winter, the mulberry trees lost their leaves and gave a stately air to the houses' yards.

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

3. Where did Rebecca find Manuel hiding within the confines of the pool hall?
(a) In the ladies' room.
(b) In the men's room.
(c) In the alleyway.
(d) In the kitchen.

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

5. How many days did Manuel's drinking binge last before Rebecca and Manny went to try to get him to come home?
(a) Three days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reasons did Manny give for he and Nardo being slow at picking chili peppers?

2. What happened to make the 20 people still standing in the fields raise a cheer?

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

4. When Manny's mother pressed her hands down onto Manny's shoulders, what was the scent coming from her hands?

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

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