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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 was an extremely hard worker.
(b) He meant that his grandfather believed that family should come before everything else in life.
(c) He meant that his grandfather believed in organ and blood donation.
(d) He meant that his grandfather would do whatever he could for anyone in need.

3. 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 mixed into his drink" (45).
(b) "The worst acid I could have swiped across his forehead" (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).

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

5. 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 crying.
(b) He saw him lean forward on the stool and rub his chin.
(c) He saw him smash a glass on the floor.
(d) He saw him head to the men's room.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. While Manny and his mother were watching Manny's father trying to start the car, what was Manny's little sister Pedi doing?

4. What errand did Manny's mother send him to his school to accomplish even though it was still summer?

5. What meaning did Manuel ascribe to the note that Rebecca had left him about going to get her hair done at Sophie's?

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