View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What meaning did Manuel ascribe to the note that Rebecca had left him about going to get her hair done at Sophie's?
(a) He thought that Rebecca was not at Sophie's but was instead out cheating on him.
(b) He thought Rebecca wanted to leave him.
(c) He was angry that she was spending money on hairstyling.
(d) He thought it symbolized how little time she spent with him as of late.

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

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

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

5. What did Manny say was the true reason Rebecca had gone to Sophie's to get her hair done?
(a) Because she wanted to talk to Sophie about taking care of Pedi for a few weeks while she tried to repair her marriage.
(b) Because she wanted to let herself cool down before she talked to Manuel.
(c) Because she wanted to talk to Sophie about how she could leave Manuel without getting hurt.
(d) Because she wanted to pretty herself up since she felt terrible about embarrassing Manuel.

6. What was Manuel searching for when he knocked all of Rebecca's ceramic animal collection all over the floor?
(a) Bullets for his rifle.
(b) Love notes.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Sophie's phone number.

7. What special talent did Nardo's grandmother claim that he had?
(a) A knack for getting people to like him.
(b) A sixth sense for seeing trouble coming.
(c) An ability to use any ingredients to make a superb meal.
(d) A marvelous work ethic.

8. About how many people started running when the Immigration vans showed up at the pepper fields?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 80.
(d) 30.

9. Why did Rebecca keep looking back over her shoulder when she was taking Manny home from the pool hall?
(a) She wanted to see if her friend Sophie was behind them.
(b) She was hoping that Manuel was following them.
(c) She was afraid that Manuel was following them.
(d) She wanted to see if a bus was coming that could take them the rest of the way home.

10. What object did Manuel hit his own head with when he was trying to show Manny how fed up he was with Rebecca?
(a) A bottle of pills.
(b) A liquor bottle.
(c) A ruler.
(d) A rifle.

11. What job did Nardo NOT hold, according to his brother Manny?
(a) Busboy.
(b) Short Order Cook.
(c) Bellhop.
(d) Dishwasher.

12. What did Manuel refuse to do that caused him to be taken to jail by the policemen?
(a) He refused to let the police search the house.
(b) He refused to lie on the ground.
(c) He refused to tell Rebecca that he was sorry.
(d) He refused to let them seize his rifle.

13. When Manny and Rebecca got to the pool hall to find Manuel, who told Rebecca that Manuel had already gone home?
(a) Rico.
(b) Manny.
(c) The Garcia brothers.
(d) Mr. Sanchez.

14. What errand did Manny's mother send him to his school to accomplish even though it was still summer?
(a) To get a copy of his grades.
(b) To register for his classes.
(c) To get his school picture taken.
(d) To apply for Honors classes.

15. How did Manny's father lose his job as a translator for the city?
(a) He drank beer during lunch and came back to work slurring his words.
(b) He was laid off due to governmental cutbacks.
(c) He called in sick too many times.
(d) He quit because of unfair pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tried to buy Manuel a drink after Rebecca found Manuel's hiding place?

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

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

4. At what did Manuel point to when he asked Manny, "Don't you think I know people like this?" (47)?

5. What simile did Manny use on page 39 to describe the tie that Mr. Hart always wore?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 780 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample