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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 supermarket three blocks away from his house.
(b) At the entry gate to the projects.
(c) By the irrigation ditch behind the projects.
(d) At Rico's Pool Hall.

2. About what aspect of her appearance did Magda ask Manny's advice when he was leaving to meet the gang under the maple trees?
(a) Whether she should bleach her hair.
(b) Whether she needed to tease her hair higher.
(c) Whether her skirt needed to be lengthened.
(d) Whether her blouse needed to be ironed.

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

4. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Four.

5. How many miscarriages, if any, had Rebecca had?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nardo filled his container more quickly than Manny did, what did he buy at the taco truck?

2. What was the name of Grandma Rosa's cat?

3. What did the Berets believe was the one purpose of white people?

4. What did the Garcia brothers have in their hands when they were chasing the dog?

5. What emotion did Manny realize the hospital receptionist's sighs about Magda's condition really signified?

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