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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the children eat the pilfered food?
(a) They get sick and cry.
(b) They lose weight.
(c) They love it.
(d) They thrive.

2. Why can Danny not get the water turned on in the house?
(a) He doesn't have the money.
(b) It is the weekend and the water company is closed.
(c) He forgot to call the water company.
(d) It is night and the water company is closed.

3. Who does Pilon invite to live in the house with him?
(a) Roberto Sanchez.
(b) Pablo Sanchez.
(c) Fredo Gullia.
(d) Max Ramirez.

4. What is St. Andrew's Eve?
(a) The night when young men enter the priesthood.
(b) The night when all the bars in town stay open all night.
(c) The night when every paisano seeks buried treasure.
(d) The night when Catholics polish their statues.

5. What sentence does Danny get for being drunk and disorderly?
(a) 1 night in jail.
(b) 2 weeks in jail.
(c) 30 days in jail.
(d) 5 days in jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. The unused bra will now be a gift for whom?

2. Tortilla Flat thrives on gossip about _______________.

3. Why does Danny plan to buy wine somewhere other than Torrelli's now?

4. How does Pilon get Joe's trousers back?

5. What seems to puzzle Teresina Cortez?

(see the answer key)

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