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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occasions did Manny mention were the only times he had been to the middle-class neighborhoods across town?
(a) On car rides to see the Christmas light displays.
(b) On hot days when he and his friends would play in the lawn sprinklers.
(c) On occasions when he visited his uncle.
(d) On Sundays when the family went to church.

2. What had the Garcia brothers done to make Manny's father so mad at them?
(a) They had teased Manny's little sister Pedi and had made her cry.
(b) They had keyed Manny's father's car.
(c) They had broken the new croquet set Manny's father had purchased for the neighborhood's use.
(d) They had trampled the flowers that Manny's mother had planted in their yard.

3. When Manny arrived home and his mother told him to stop blocking the television, what had Manny been sure she had been about to ask him to do?
(a) Sweep the patio.
(b) Scrub the floor.
(c) Fold the laundry.
(d) Wash the dishes.

4. When Nardo filled his container more quickly than Manny did, what did he buy at the taco truck?
(a) A popsicle.
(b) A burrito.
(c) An ice water.
(d) A soda.

5. Where did Rebecca find Manuel hiding within the confines of the pool hall?
(a) In the ladies' room.
(b) In the alleyway.
(c) In the men's room.
(d) In the kitchen.

6. 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) A marvelous work ethic.
(d) An ability to use any ingredients to make a superb meal.

7. What did Mr. Hart write on the paper bag during his meeting with Manny in his office?
(a) Remember to pick up milk.
(b) Send Manny's transcripts to Hawthorn School.
(c) Give the Hernandez boy $20.
(d) Be back in 20 minutes.

8. 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 bite her nails and look at the sky.
(c) She would lie down on the couch and refuse to move.
(d) She would glare at Manny's father and tap her foot.

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

10. What metaphor did Manny use to describe what Manuel would feel like upon seeing Manny arrive home in a white, middle-class guy's car?
(a) "The worst acid I could have swiped across his forehead" (45).
(b) "The worst acid I could have mixed into his drink" (45).
(c) "The worst acid I could have poured down his throat" (45).
(d) "The worst acid I could have poured into his stomach" (45).

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

12. What object did Manuel use to signal Manny that he wanted him to go his room?
(a) His watch.
(b) A chinaberry branch.
(c) His hat.
(d) A cigarette.

13. Manny told Manuel that if he shot Rebecca, he would be thrown in jail. Manny asked Manuel to think of what would happen to Manuel's children then. Manuel replies that he only cares about one family member. Who is it?
(a) Pedi.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Manny.
(d) Magda.

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

15. When he watches the way that the Mexican man in the next row over moves gracefully and efficiently while picking peppers, at what job did Manny say the man would excel?
(a) Shortstop.
(b) Conductor.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Ballerina.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. Hart left, Manny felt how angry Manuel was and he wanted to run away. What prevented him from running away?

2. What job did Nardo NOT hold, according to his brother Manny?

3. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?

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

5. What did Manuel do when Mr. Hart moved to shake his hand?

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