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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the source of Manny's and Pedi's argument while he was babysitting her during Magda's date?
(a) Root beer.
(b) Prune juice.
(c) Macaroni and cheese.
(d) Chocolate.

2. What reasons did Manny give for he and Nardo being slow at picking chili peppers?
(a) They were unaccustomed to the heat of the day, so sweat kept running in their eyes and blinding them.
(b) They had not yet learned the proper techniques of picking peppers.
(c) Nardo kept stopping to watch the girls at the weighing area, and Manny kept stopping to watch the other pickers' quickness.
(d) Their row was too low to the ground, so they had to squat uncomfortably in order to pick the peppers.

3. About how many people started running when the Immigration vans showed up at the pepper fields?
(a) 20.
(b) 80.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

4. What did Manny suspect was Albert's real reason for joining the boxing team?
(a) Manny thought Albert wanted to impress his father.
(b) Manny thought Albert wanted to build some popularity so he could meet girls.
(c) Manny thought Albert wanted to join the Berets.
(d) Manny thought Albert wanted to become a professional boxer.

5. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?
(a) By the irrigation ditch behind the projects.
(b) At the supermarket three blocks away from his house.
(c) At the entry gate to the projects.
(d) At Rico's Pool Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Manny and Albert sit outside to eat even though it was too cold for most students to do so?

2. Why was Manny certain that Lencho would not beat him up for teasing him from across the school yard?

3. When Stinky broke a bone in Manny's little finger, what lie did he tell his mother about how he got hurt?

4. What was Magda's reply when she came back from her date and Manny asked her why her hair was messy?

5. Where was Manny's $20 located when Manuel took it from him?

(see the answer key)

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