1. Why was Manny certain that Lencho would not beat him up for teasing him from across the school yard?
(a) Because he knew that Lencho would not risk getting suspended before the big fight.
(b) Because he knew that Lencho had a good sense of humor.
(c) Because he knew Lencho would not jeopardize his chances of getting Nardo onto his boxing team.
(d) Because he knew that Lencho was afraid of Nardo.

2. Why did Grandma Rosa stare at the stool Nardo brought for her to sit on before she sat down on it?
(a) She had asked him to bring her the lawnchair.
(b) It was dirty with grime.
(c) She wondered if it would support her weight.
(d) It had belonged to her late husband.

3. What feature did Grandma Rosa say that each of her neighbors' houses had sported before they had all moved away to have their houses torn down?
(a) A garden.
(b) A fountain.
(c) A picket fence.
(d) A porch swing.

4. What need did Lencho have after the fight that Manny fulfilled after taking pity on him?
(a) He needed a drink of water.
(b) He needed his gloves removed.
(c) He needed help climbing out of the ring.
(d) He needed his bloody nose packed.

5. What did Manuel exclaim when he first arrived home from the Pool Hall after a two-day binge?
(a) "It's all over now!"
(b) "I'm home!"
(c) "I got a job!"
(d) "Everybody come out here now!"

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where did Rebecca tell Magda to go once she and Manny had returned home from the pool hall?

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

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

5. What milestone did Albert accomplish during training that made Manny start to think their team may have a chance at winning?

(see the answer key)

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