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

2. When Nardo filled his container more quickly than Manny did, what did he buy at the taco truck?
(a) An ice water.
(b) A popsicle.
(c) A soda.
(d) A burrito.

3. 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) The weighing area workers paid the pickers right after announcing their loads.
(d) It was a job that required little to no equipment investment.

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

5. What object did Manuel hit his own head with when he was trying to show Manny how fed up he was with Rebecca?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A ruler.
(c) A liquor bottle.
(d) A bottle of pills.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he watches the way that the Mexican man in the next row over moves gracefully and efficiently while picking peppers, at what job did Manny say the man would excel?

2. How did Manny signal to Mr. Hart that he had enough money for school supplies?

3. What two activities most often occurred at the Big Lawn?

4. When Pedi was helping Manuel pick up the bullets he had dropped onto the ground, Manuel picked up a bullet as well. What did he do with it?

5. While Manny and his mother were watching Manny's father trying to start the car, what was Manny's little sister Pedi doing?

(see the answer key)

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