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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gave Rebecca a cup of coffee while she was sitting in the hospital waiting room?
(a) The lady whose husband had been injured by a passing truck.
(b) Magda.
(c) Manny.
(d) The receptionist.

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

3. How many weeks of training did the boxers get before the big fight?
(a) One month.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three weeks.

4. What did Magda do that signaled to her family that her fever had broken and she was going to be fine?
(a) She asked for food.
(b) She told them she felt better.
(c) She laughed.
(d) She looked suddenly alert and surprised to see them standing over her.

5. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one fruit that did NOT grow on the tree Manny's grandfather had created by grafting many different branches together?

2. What does the Spanish word "perico" (51) mean?

3. What did Manny use to keep Pedi occupied while he was watching her during Magda's date with her secret boyfriend?

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

5. What did the Garcia brothers have in their hands when they were chasing the dog?

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