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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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) Ballerina.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Conductor.

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

4. What caused Manny to curse while in the back seat of the car after the family had picked up Manny's father from the pool hall?
(a) He burned his arm on the car door.
(b) He got mad at his father for staying too long at the pool hall.
(c) He remembered that he had left his quarter inside the pool hall.
(d) He saw the Garcia brothers running toward the car.

5. 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) Fold the laundry.
(b) Sweep the patio.
(c) Wash the dishes.
(d) Scrub the floor.

6. What does the Spanish word "perico" (51) mean?
(a) Ocean.
(b) Oven.
(c) Parrot.
(d) Mimic.

7. Who tried to buy Manuel a drink after Rebecca found Manuel's hiding place?
(a) Manny.
(b) Mr. Sanchez.
(c) Mr. Hart.
(d) Sophie.

8. When Stinky broke a bone in Manny's little finger, what lie did he tell his mother about how he got hurt?
(a) He said he broke it sliding into second base.
(b) He said he got it caught in the rungs of a ladder.
(c) He said he got it caught in a joint of jungle gym.
(d) He said that Magda hit it with an iron when he was helping her at her laundry job.

9. When Pedi was helping Manuel pick up the bullets he had dropped onto the ground, Manuel picked up a bullet as well. What did he do with it?
(a) He put it in his pocket.
(b) He threw it in the trash can.
(c) He gave it to Manuel.
(d) He gave it to Pedi.

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

11. When Manny's mother pressed her hands down onto Manny's shoulders, what was the scent coming from her hands?
(a) Rosewater.
(b) Ammonia.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Bleach.

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

13. What did Manny's mother do upon hearing him curse?
(a) She smacked him in the mouth.
(b) She told him calmly that he was grounded for the next week.
(c) She pleaded with Manny's father to discipline him when they arrived home.
(d) She yelled at him in Spanish.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?

2. What was one reason Manny's dad did NOT cite when listing why he would not agree to apply for welfare?

3. How did Nardo end up as the victor in the fight over the sacks of peppers in the row next to his?

4. 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?

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

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