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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Manuel pay a lawyer in order to make the police return his rifle?
(a) $50.
(b) $200.
(c) $100.
(d) $150.

2. What chore did Rebecca do when she was hurt by Magda's threats during their argument?
(a) She swept the floor.
(b) She ironed the sheets.
(c) She weeded the garden.
(d) She washed the dishes.

3. Why did Manny decide against calling his dad for a ride home from his school?
(a) Because he knew his father was probably at Rico's Pool Hall.
(b) Because his brother Nardo was more likely to give him a ride.
(c) Because Manny thought his dad would have a hangover and would be mad at him for calling.
(d) Because he was embarrassed by his father's dilapidated car.

4. What did Manny do in Mr. Hart's office when Mr. Hart motioned for him to sit down?
(a) He left.
(b) He walked to the window and looked outside.
(c) He sat down.
(d) He remained standing.

5. When Manuel was trying to shoot Rebecca, what alerted Manny to the fact that the police had arrived?
(a) Police sirens.
(b) Sophie screaming that the police were coming.
(c) Police lights.
(d) The sound of deeply-threaded tires against asphalt.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. Hart left, Manny felt how angry Manuel was and he wanted to run away. What prevented him from running away?

2. After Manny slipped out of Grandma Rosa's wake, what kind of tree did he climb?

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

4. After his grandfather had become riddled with dementia, what is the one memory Manny said that his grandfather had still clung to?

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

(see the answer key)

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