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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mr. Hart write on the paper bag during his meeting with Manny in his office?
(a) Give the Hernandez boy $20.
(b) Be back in 20 minutes.
(c) Send Manny's transcripts to Hawthorn School.
(d) Remember to pick up milk.

2. What was the most serious consequence levied upon Lencho for losing the fight against Boise?
(a) He was thrown out of the house by his father.
(b) He was kicked out of the Berets.
(c) He was prohibited from ever running a boxing team at school again.
(d) He was not allowed to continue using the weight room after school.

3. Though Stinky was in Manny's grade at school, how much older was he than Manny?
(a) One year older.
(b) Four years older.
(c) Two years older.
(d) Three years older.

4. What was the name of Grandma Rosa's cat?
(a) Bernardo.
(b) Armando.
(c) Horacio.
(d) Elvis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rebecca keep looking back over her shoulder when she was taking Manny home from the pool hall?

2. What was NOT a reason that the administration at Manny's school gave for being unable to transfer him to Hawthorn School?

3. In contrast to Manny's father's method of worrying aloud, Manny said his mother was more quiet and would take which two actions while she worried?

4. Why did Lencho prevent his boxers from lifting weights?

5. As Manny's father walked away from the car that would not start, what did Bobby and Stinky do to annoy him?

(see the answer key)

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