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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Manny mean when he said, "I was of my grandpa Ignacio's line of useful blood?" (6)
(a) He meant that his grandfather would do whatever he could for anyone in need.
(b) He meant that his grandfather was an extremely hard worker.
(c) He meant that his grandfather believed that family should come before everything else in life.
(d) He meant that his grandfather believed in organ and blood donation.

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

3. 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) Engineer.
(b) Conductor.
(c) Ballerina.
(d) Shortstop.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What objects did Manny's and Nardo's father give them in which they could collect chili peppers in the fields?

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

3. What did Manny do in Mr. Hart's office when Mr. Hart motioned for him to sit down?

4. What did Manuel refuse to do that caused him to be taken to jail by the policemen?

5. How many days did Manuel's drinking binge last before Rebecca and Manny went to try to get him to come home?

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