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

2. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?
(a) At the entry gate to the projects.
(b) At Rico's Pool Hall.
(c) By the irrigation ditch behind the projects.
(d) At the supermarket three blocks away from his house.

3. Who was left in the house when Manuel finally came home from his drinking binge?
(a) Manny and Rebecca.
(b) Manny, Pedi, and Rebecca.
(c) Manny.
(d) Manny and Pedi.

4. At what did Manuel point to when he asked Manny, "Don't you think I know people like this?" (47)?
(a) The picture of the president on Manny's $20.
(b) The political sign in the neighbor's front yard.
(c) The sky.
(d) The back of Mr. Hart's car as he drove away.

5. 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 kitchen.
(d) In the alleyway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object did Manuel hit his own head with when he was trying to show Manny how fed up he was with Rebecca?

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

3. What reasons did Manny give for he and Nardo being slow at picking chili peppers?

4. What two activities most often occurred at the Big Lawn?

5. What was it about chili pepper picking that "lured workers from Mexico needing quick cash for rent or emergency food" (11)?

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