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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Rebecca took Manny out of the pool hall, what did Manny see his father doing when he looked through the window at him?
(a) He saw him smash a glass on the floor.
(b) He saw him lean forward on the stool and rub his chin.
(c) He saw him crying.
(d) He saw him head to the men's room.

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

3. After Mr. Hart left, Manny felt how angry Manuel was and he wanted to run away. What prevented him from running away?
(a) He says he knew he had to stay and receive his punishment.
(b) He said he knew he would get a more severe beating later if he ran.
(c) He did not want to alert Rebecca to what was happening by running inside.
(d) He said his legs felt paralyzed.

4. Though Manny described the houses in their project development as being not "pretty or stylish" (23) he said that sometimes they had one quality that made them beautiful. What was that one quality?
(a) In the winter, the mulberry trees lost their leaves and gave a stately air to the houses' yards.
(b) In the fall, the golden leaves turned their yards brilliant colors.
(c) In the summer, the lawn sprinklers gave their yards a festive atmosphere.
(d) In the spring, the grass was green and abundant.

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

6. What was one reason Manny's dad did NOT cite when listing why he would not agree to apply for welfare?
(a) The money they would get would not be enough to support them anyway.
(b) They would make a copy of his driver's license and it would stay in the welfare office's files.
(c) Social workers would visit their home and treat them like criminals.
(d) The whole neighborhood would find out they were on welfare.

7. How did Nardo end up as the victor in the fight over the sacks of peppers in the row next to his?
(a) He grabbed them before anyone else, so he said he had solidified his rights to their contents.
(b) He said he had been working closest to that row, so he deserved the spoils.
(c) He was the only one who knew how to undo the complex knots tied at the top of the sacks.
(d) He was stronger than the two men who challenged him, so he won the short shoving contest.

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

9. How did Manny signal to Mr. Hart that he had enough money for school supplies?
(a) He patted his pocket.
(b) He nodded his head.
(c) He shook his head no.
(d) He mimed writing with a pencil.

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

11. Why did Nardo get fired from his busboy job?
(a) He broke some dishes.
(b) He danced with a guest.
(c) He came late too many times.
(d) He dated the boss's daughter without permission.

12. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?
(a) In his hand.
(b) In his shirt pocket.
(c) In his shoe.
(d) In his pants pocket.

13. Which item of Manny's clothing caused him embarrassment during his meeting with Mr. Hart at the school?
(a) His hat.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His belt.
(d) His pants.

14. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?
(a) Peppery.
(b) Salty.
(c) Savory.
(d) Sweet.

15. Who was left in the house when Manuel finally came home from his drinking binge?
(a) Manny.
(b) Manny, Pedi, and Rebecca.
(c) Manny and Pedi.
(d) Manny and Rebecca.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Manny's mother pressed her hands down onto Manny's shoulders, what was the scent coming from her hands?

2. What was Manuel searching for when he knocked all of Rebecca's ceramic animal collection all over the floor?

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

4. What was it about chili pepper picking that "lured workers from Mexico needing quick cash for rent or emergency food" (11)?

5. Though Stinky was in Manny's grade at school, how much older was he than Manny?

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