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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 had the Garcia brothers done to make Manny's father so mad at them?
(a) They had teased Manny's little sister Pedi and had made her cry.
(b) They had trampled the flowers that Manny's mother had planted in their yard.
(c) They had broken the new croquet set Manny's father had purchased for the neighborhood's use.
(d) They had keyed Manny's father's car.

2. When Manuel was trying to shoot Rebecca, what alerted Manny to the fact that the police had arrived?
(a) The sound of deeply-threaded tires against asphalt.
(b) Police lights.
(c) Sophie screaming that the police were coming.
(d) Police sirens.

3. What did Manny's mother do upon hearing him curse?
(a) She told him calmly that he was grounded for the next week.
(b) She smacked him in the mouth.
(c) She yelled at him in Spanish.
(d) She pleaded with Manny's father to discipline him when they arrived home.

4. What item did Manny have his eye on that caused him to want to work in the fields to earn money?
(a) A baseball bat.
(b) A set of shin guards.
(c) A batting glove.
(d) A baseball outfielder's glove.

5. What errand did Manny's mother send him to his school to accomplish even though it was still summer?
(a) To apply for Honors classes.
(b) To get a copy of his grades.
(c) To register for his classes.
(d) To get his school picture taken.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many days did Manuel's drinking binge last before Rebecca and Manny went to try to get him to come home?

3. What metaphor did Manny use to describe what Manuel would feel like upon seeing Manny arrive home in a white, middle-class guy's car?

4. Why did Manny decide against calling his dad for a ride home from his school?

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

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