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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 entry gate to the projects.
(c) At Rico's Pool Hall.
(d) At the supermarket three blocks away from his house.

2. What was Manuel searching for when he knocked all of Rebecca's ceramic animal collection all over the floor?
(a) Love notes.
(b) Liquor.
(c) Bullets for his rifle.
(d) Sophie's phone number.

3. After Rebecca took Manny out of the pool hall, what did Manny see his father doing when he looked through the window at him?
(a) He saw him head to the men's room.
(b) He saw him crying.
(c) He saw him lean forward on the stool and rub his chin.
(d) He saw him smash a glass on the floor.

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

5. What did Manuel do when Mr. Hart moved to shake his hand?
(a) He shook his hand and greeted him warmly.
(b) He turned his back on Mr. Hart.
(c) He ignored Mr. Hart's hand.
(d) He motioned that his hands were dirty from picking mint.

6. How many days did Manuel's drinking binge last before Rebecca and Manny went to try to get him to come home?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Three days.

7. What object did Manuel use to signal Manny that he wanted him to go his room?
(a) A chinaberry branch.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) His watch.
(d) His hat.

8. In contrast to Manny's father's method of worrying aloud, Manny said his mother was more quiet and would take which two actions while she worried?
(a) She would bite her nails and look at the sky.
(b) She would glare at Manny's father and tap her foot.
(c) She would give the family the silent treatment and throw herself into housework.
(d) She would lie down on the couch and refuse to move.

9. Who watched Pedi while Manny and Rebecca went to the pool hall to try and get Manuel to return home?
(a) The Garcia brothers.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Magda.
(d) Mr. Hart.

10. How did Manny signal to Mr. Hart that he had enough money for school supplies?
(a) He patted his pocket.
(b) He nodded his head.
(c) He mimed writing with a pencil.
(d) He shook his head no.

11. What did Manny do in Mr. Hart's office when Mr. Hart motioned for him to sit down?
(a) He left.
(b) He sat down.
(c) He remained standing.
(d) He walked to the window and looked outside.

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

13. Why did Nardo get fired from his busboy job?
(a) He broke some dishes.
(b) He dated the boss's daughter without permission.
(c) He danced with a guest.
(d) He came late too many times.

14. What metaphor did Manny use to describe what Manuel would feel like upon seeing Manny arrive home in a white, middle-class guy's car?
(a) "The worst acid I could have poured into his stomach" (45).
(b) "The worst acid I could have swiped across his forehead" (45).
(c) "The worst acid I could have mixed into his drink" (45).
(d) "The worst acid I could have poured down his throat" (45).

15. What does the Spanish word "perico" (51) mean?
(a) Ocean.
(b) Parrot.
(c) Oven.
(d) Mimic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Manny mean when he said, "I was of my grandpa Ignacio's line of useful blood?" (6)

2. What did the Garcia brothers have in their hands when they were chasing the dog?

3. When he watches the way that the Mexican man in the next row over moves gracefully and efficiently while picking peppers, at what job did Manny say the man would excel?

4. Once the Immigration officers had departed with their prisoners, what did everyone left claim they had done to help the Mexican people?

5. Why did Rebecca keep looking back over her shoulder when she was taking Manny home from the pool hall?

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