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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 Manny list as Nardo's sole physical flaw?
(a) His eyes were far apart.
(b) His knees were knobby.
(c) His ears were too big.
(d) He had a birthmark on his shoulder.

2. When Manuel came in the room and recognized what was happening, what did he say?
(a) Take her to the hospital.
(b) Put her in water.
(c) My own daughter.
(d) Leave her alone.

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

4. What was the name of Magda's best friend who worked with her at Valley Laundry?
(a) Lulu.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Linda.
(d) Lydia.

5. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?
(a) At the supermarket three blocks away from his house.
(b) By the irrigation ditch behind the projects.
(c) At Rico's Pool Hall.
(d) At the entry gate to the projects.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though kids were not allowed at the pool hall, where was Manny sometimes allowed to sit in order to wait for his dad?

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

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

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

5. What caused Manny to curse while in the back seat of the car after the family had picked up Manny's father from the pool hall?

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