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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) In the men's room.
(b) In the kitchen next to the dishwasher.
(c) At a picnic table just outside the front doors.
(d) On a stool at the far end of the bar.

2. What did Manny do in Mr. Hart's office when Mr. Hart motioned for him to sit down?
(a) He sat down.
(b) He left.
(c) He remained standing.
(d) He walked to the window and looked outside.

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

4. What was Magda's reply when she came back from her date and Manny asked her why her hair was messy?
(a) She said she had been kissing a boy.
(b) She said she needed a haircut.
(c) She said it was windy outside.
(d) She said she had lost her bobby pins.

5. 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?
(a) She would give the family the silent treatment and throw herself into housework.
(b) She would lie down on the couch and refuse to move.
(c) She would bite her nails and look at the sky.
(d) She would glare at Manny's father and tap her foot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Stinky broke a bone in Manny's little finger, what lie did he tell his mother about how he got hurt?

3. What did Manny see when he opened the bathroom door when Rebecca and Magda were inside?

4. What part of Malcolm's body did Chico run into that knocked him unconscious?

5. What did Manny's mother do upon hearing him curse?

(see the answer key)

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