Parrot in the Oven Chapters 1-5

What is Manny's attitude about the Garcia brothers? (from Rico's Pool Hall)

•  He's afraid and tries to avoid them.
• He believes they need his help.
• He likes them.
• He is embarrassed to be seen with them.

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According to Manny's father, how does he know that Mr. Hart gave Manny some money? (from Charity)

• Nardo told him.
• He saw Mr. Hart give Manny the money.
• Manny's mother told him.
•  People like Mr. Hart always do that.

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According to Manny, what is the main topic of conversation at Rico's Pool Hall? (from Rico's Pool Hall)

• Escaping back to Mexico.
• Opening a bar of their own.
• Vacationing in a foreign country.
• Saving enough money to retire.  

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Where does Magda work? (from The Baseball Glove)

• At a market.
•  At a nursing home.
• At a restaurant.
• At a laundry.

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Who calls the police when Manny's parents get into a fight? (from The Bullet)

• Magda
• Manny
• A neighbor
•  Rebecca

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What are Nardo and Manny supposed to do at their Grandmother Rosa's house? (from The Garden)

• Clean the garden.
• Chop up some wood.
• Clear out the garage.
• Tear down an old shed.

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What was the final memory that stuck with Manny's grandfather at the end of his life? (from The Garden)

• The day his oldest daughter was born.
• Crossing the desert to reach America.
• Working in the fields to earn a living.
• Meeting the young girl who would become his wife.

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Why is Manny's father angry with his wife when they leave Rico's Pool Hall? (from The Bullet)

• She refused to give him money to buy a drink.
• She refused to dance with him.
• He lost a lot of money at a pool tournament.
• She embarrassed him in front of his friends.

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What does Manny's father believe Manny should do with his life?(from Charity)

• Aim for an ivy-league college.
•  Try to finish high school.
•  Drop out of school and get a job.
• Plan to get on welfare as soon as possible.

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In Manny's dream, what is the event that's occurring while he's walking with Grandmother Rosa? (from The Garden)

• A tidal wave.
•  A tornado.
• An earthquake.
• A snowstorm.

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