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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 occasions did Manny mention were the only times he had been to the middle-class neighborhoods across town?
(a) On occasions when he visited his uncle.
(b) On car rides to see the Christmas light displays.
(c) On Sundays when the family went to church.
(d) On hot days when he and his friends would play in the lawn sprinklers.

2. Who was left in the house when Manuel finally came home from his drinking binge?
(a) Manny, Pedi, and Rebecca.
(b) Manny and Pedi.
(c) Manny.
(d) Manny and Rebecca.

3. 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) Two years older.
(d) One year older.

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 crying.
(c) He saw him lean forward on the stool and rub his chin.
(d) He saw him head to the men's room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Rebecca tell Magda to go once she and Manny had returned home from the pool hall?

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

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

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

5. What simile did Manny use on page 39 to describe the tie that Mr. Hart always wore?

(see the answer key)

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