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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miscarriages, if any, had Rebecca had?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

2. Which item of Manny's clothing caused him embarrassment during his meeting with Mr. Hart at the school?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His belt.
(c) His pants.
(d) His hat.

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

4. What happened inside the restroom when Manny and Rebecca carried Magda in so she could relieve herself?
(a) The receptionist came in and told them they could not all be in there together.
(b) Magda fainted on the floor.
(c) The fire alarm went off.
(d) Rebecca slipped on the floor and fell down.

5. While Manny and his mother were watching Manny's father trying to start the car, what was Manny's little sister Pedi doing?
(a) Playing Jacks on the porch.
(b) Erasing sparrow tracks from the dusty porch.
(c) Studying a caterpillar in her hands.
(d) Asking her father to take her with him to the pool hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Nardo end up as the victor in the fight over the sacks of peppers in the row next to his?

2. What part of Malcolm's body did Chico run into that knocked him unconscious?

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

4. What object did Manuel use to signal Manny that he wanted him to go his room?

5. What natural disaster occurred within the dream that Manny had about Grandma Rosa after she died?

(see the answer key)

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