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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Rebecca keep looking back over her shoulder when she was taking Manny home from the pool hall?
(a) She was hoping that Manuel was following them.
(b) She was afraid that Manuel was following them.
(c) She wanted to see if her friend Sophie was behind them.
(d) She wanted to see if a bus was coming that could take them the rest of the way home.

2. What did Manuel exclaim when he first arrived home from the Pool Hall after a two-day binge?
(a) "It's all over now!"
(b) "I'm home!"
(c) "I got a job!"
(d) "Everybody come out here now!"

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

4. 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 get his school picture taken.
(d) To register for his classes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?

2. What object did Manuel use to signal Manny that he wanted him to go his room?

3. When Nardo filled his container more quickly than Manny did, what did he buy at the taco truck?

4. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?

5. When Manny described a fight he had once seen at the pool hall, what did he say about it?

(see the answer key)

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