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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 milestone did Albert accomplish during training that made Manny start to think their team may have a chance at winning?
(a) He jumped the jump rope 200 times in a row.
(b) He did 40 somersaults in a row.
(c) He hit the tetherball 4 swipes in a row.
(d) He hit the punching bag 100 times in a row.

2. Who was left in the house when Manuel finally came home from his drinking binge?
(a) Manny and Pedi.
(b) Manny, Pedi, and Rebecca.
(c) Manny.
(d) Manny and Rebecca.

3. Why did Grandma Rosa stare at the stool Nardo brought for her to sit on before she sat down on it?
(a) It had belonged to her late husband.
(b) She wondered if it would support her weight.
(c) It was dirty with grime.
(d) She had asked him to bring her the lawnchair.

4. What two activities most often occurred at the Big Lawn?
(a) Baseball and football.
(b) Soccer and football.
(c) Baseball and softball.
(d) Badminton and bocce ball.

5. What location was Manny's father's favorite place in the world?
(a) Puerto's Pool Hall.
(b) Rich's Pool Hall.
(c) Rico's Pool Hall.
(d) The Big Lawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Rebecca took Manny out of the pool hall, what did Manny see his father doing when he looked through the window at him?

2. As Manny's father walked away from the car that would not start, what did Bobby and Stinky do to annoy him?

3. Though kids were not allowed at the pool hall, where was Manny sometimes allowed to sit in order to wait for his dad?

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

5. Where did Manny ask Mr. Hart to drop him off so as to avoid being seen by his neighbors or family members?

(see the answer key)

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