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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she did not have enough money to buy a new dress for the funeral, what did Rebecca buy instead with the little money she had?
(a) A pinata.
(b) New shoes for Manuel.
(c) A new scarf.
(d) Sweet bread, fried tortillas, and sweet potatoes.

2. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?
(a) In his pants pocket.
(b) In his shirt pocket.
(c) In his hand.
(d) In his shoe.

3. After Manny slipped out of Grandma Rosa's wake, what kind of tree did he climb?
(a) An oak tree.
(b) A cactus.
(c) A cherry tree.
(d) A mulberry tree.

4. What happened to make the 20 people still standing in the fields raise a cheer?
(a) Nardo shouted an insult at the foreman for letting the Immigration officers onto the property.
(b) Some of the illegal aliens seemed to have gotten away by hiding within the cornstalks.
(c) One of the Immigration officers tripped and fell on his face in the field.
(d) Two of the Immigration vans ran into one another.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?

2. What errand did Manny's mother send him to his school to accomplish even though it was still summer?

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

4. Which item of Manny's clothing caused him embarrassment during his meeting with Mr. Hart at the school?

5. Which two musicians were Magda's favorites?

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