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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the leader of the Callaway Projects gang?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Mondo.
(c) Frankie.
(d) Guillermo.

2. What simile did Manny use on page 39 to describe the tie that Mr. Hart always wore?
(a) "Black as a shadow."
(b) "Thin as an exclamation point."
(c) "Red as a chili pepper."
(d) "Slender as a snake."

3. What drink did Nardo go inside Grandma Rosa's to get when he and Manny were almost done with the yard work at Grandma Rosa's house?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Coca-Cola.
(c) Kool-Aid.
(d) Water.

4. 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) A new scarf.
(c) New shoes for Manuel.
(d) Sweet bread, fried tortillas, and sweet potatoes.

5. According to Manny, what did Mr. Hart's office smell like?
(a) Savory.
(b) Salty.
(c) Sweet.
(d) Peppery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who watched Pedi while Manny and Rebecca went to the pool hall to try and get Manuel to return home?

2. What job did Nardo NOT hold, according to his brother Manny?

3. What mistake did Manny make while he was slow-dancing with Gloria?

4. What was Grandma Rosa wearing when she came into the yard to talk to Manny and Nardo?

5. When Manny looked at the living room and realized the true worth of his family and their home, who was lying on the couch across the room?

(see the answer key)

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