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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 walked to the window and looked outside.
(d) He remained standing.

2. As Manny's father walked away from the car that would not start, what did Bobby and Stinky do to annoy him?
(a) Whistled at him.
(b) Threw gravel at him.
(c) Sprayed a hose in his direction.
(d) Yelled insults at him.

3. What plants did NOT grow in Grandma Rosa's yard?
(a) Ferns.
(b) Cherry trees.
(c) Roses.
(d) Cacti.

4. Though Manny's mother wanted him to attend a better high school, his father disagreed. What did he want Manny to do instead?
(a) Manny's father wanted him to drop out of high school and to start taking classes at the community college.
(b) Manny's father wanted him to stay in his current school and to do whatever he could to succeed there.
(c) Manny's father wanted him to drop out of school and get a dishwashing job to start working his way up in the world.
(d) Manny's father wanted him to get a job at the local slaughterhouse and to begin an apprenticeship.

5. What is one solution that Manny did NOT wish Rebecca would choose in response to Manuel's attempt to shoot her?
(a) Kick Manuel out of the house.
(b) Leave Manuel for good.
(c) Run off by herself, leaving the family behind.
(d) Go live with Grandma Rosa for a while.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Manuel doing when Manny, Magda, and Rebecca got home from the hospital?

2. What excuse did Manny use with Rebecca when he wanted to go out and meet the rest of the gang beneath the maple trees?

3. What did Manuel use to hit Manny and Nardo at the wake to stop them from wrestling each other?

4. Why did Nardo get fired from his busboy job?

5. How many miscarriages, if any, had Rebecca had?

(see the answer key)

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