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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 dated the boss's daughter without permission.
(d) He broke some dishes.

3. What did Manuel exclaim when he first arrived home from the Pool Hall after a two-day binge?
(a) "I got a job!"
(b) "I'm home!"
(c) "Everybody come out here now!"
(d) "It's all over now!"

4. When Stinky broke a bone in Manny's little finger, what lie did he tell his mother about how he got hurt?
(a) He said he got it caught in the rungs of a ladder.
(b) He said that Magda hit it with an iron when he was helping her at her laundry job.
(c) He said he broke it sliding into second base.
(d) He said he got it caught in a joint of jungle gym.

5. Where did Rebecca find Manuel hiding within the confines of the pool hall?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the men's room.
(c) In the alleyway.
(d) In the ladies' room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rebecca keep looking back over her shoulder when she was taking Manny home from the pool hall?

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

3. What was Manuel searching for when he knocked all of Rebecca's ceramic animal collection all over the floor?

4. When Manny's mother pressed her hands down onto Manny's shoulders, what was the scent coming from her hands?

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

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