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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 meaning did Manuel ascribe to the note that Rebecca had left him about going to get her hair done at Sophie's?
(a) He thought it symbolized how little time she spent with him as of late.
(b) He was angry that she was spending money on hairstyling.
(c) He thought that Rebecca was not at Sophie's but was instead out cheating on him.
(d) He thought Rebecca wanted to leave him.

2. What item did Manny have his eye on that caused him to want to work in the fields to earn money?
(a) A baseball outfielder's glove.
(b) A set of shin guards.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A batting glove.

3. When Manny arrived home and his mother told him to stop blocking the television, what had Manny been sure she had been about to ask him to do?
(a) Fold the laundry.
(b) Wash the dishes.
(c) Sweep the patio.
(d) Scrub the floor.

4. Who tried to buy Manuel a drink after Rebecca found Manuel's hiding place?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Mr. Hart.
(c) Manny.
(d) Mr. Sanchez.

5. When Manny's mother pressed her hands down onto Manny's shoulders, what was the scent coming from her hands?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Bleach.
(c) Ammonia.
(d) Rosewater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What location was Manny's father's favorite place in the world?

2. What did Manny's mother do upon hearing him curse?

3. What was one reason Manny's dad did NOT cite when listing why he would not agree to apply for welfare?

4. What simile did Manny use on page 39 to describe the tie that Mr. Hart always wore?

5. 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?

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