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Tortilla Flat | Quiz

John Steinbeck
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Tortilla Flat | Quiz

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1)

What does Danny warn Joe about? (from Chapters 6-8)

Snakes in the spring.
Paying his rent.
Staying away from Mrs. Morales.
Staying away from his bed.
2)

What do the paisanos steal from Torrelli's on the way back from the cemetery? (from Chapters 15-17)

Cigarettes.
Two gallons of wine.
Food for supper.
Candy.
3)

What is Dolores Engracia Ramirez's nickname? (from Chapters 9-11)

Sweets.
Sugar Lips.
Sweet Cheeks.
Do-Do.
4)

What does Pilon steal from Joe while Joe is asleep? (from Chapters 6-8)

Boots.
Cigarettes.
Money.
Trousers.
5)

What does Danny buy at Torrelli's? (from Chapters 9-11)

A keg of beer.
Tortillas.
A gallon of wine.
A quart of wine.
6)

What rank does the sixteen-year-old boy have in the Mexican army? (from Chapters 9-11)

Lieutenant.
Corporal.
Private.
Sergeant.
7)

How do the paisanos get to the cemetery for Danny's burial? (from Chapters 15-17)

They hitch a ride.
They take a bus.
They get a cab.
They run.
8)

Why do the paisanos let the house burn down? (from Chapters 15-17)

Because they are too drunk to get help.
Because they cannot afford the rent.
As a symbol of friendship to Danny.
Because they are mad at Torrelli.
9)

Who is tending the sixteen-year-old boy and the sick baby when Jesus Maria encounters them? (from Chapters 9-11)

A truant officer.
A priest.
A store owner.
A policeman.
10)

Dolores Ramirez can be best described as _____________________. (from Chapters 9-11)

roly-poly and giggly.
pinched and whiny.
hatchet-faced and lumpy.
curvy and seductive.
11)

What happens to Bob when he tries to kill himself? (from Chapters 12-14)

He shoots out a lamp.
He takes vitamins instead of sleeping pills.
He shoots off his big toe.
He shoots off the end of his nose.
12)

What is notable about the woman in #104? (from Chapters 9-11)

She is a widow.
She is a beauty queen.
She is a spinster.
She is blind.
13)

Where does Danny stop before he makes it to Torrelli's? (from Chapters 9-11)

Home.
Sweets's house.
Max's.
The Blue Gull.
14)

Why do the paisanos decide to work a day cutting squid? (from Chapters 15-17)

To get money to throw a party for Danny.
To buy winter coats.
To buy food.
To get money for wine.
15)

What payment does Senora Torrelli give Pilon for the stolen articles? (from Chapters 6-8)

5 dollars.
1 dollar.
25 cents.
A quart of wine.
16)

What time of day do the paisanos usually get up? (from Chapters 12-14)

Noon.
Mid morning.
Early afternoon.
Dawn.
17)

What do the paisanos burn in the stove? (from Chapters 15-17)

The bill of sale for the house.
A journal.
An eviction notice.
Bloody clothes.
18)

Why does the Pirate take his dogs to the woods? (from Chapters 12-14)

To hunt for rabbits.
For a Sunday afternoon outing.
To tell them stories of St. Francis.
To let them run for awhile.
19)

Why does Danny gain notoriety in death? (from Chapters 15-17)

The story of his accident was on TV.
He is the first person in town to get military honors.
His obituary was on the front page of the paper.
He left a huge estate to the paisanos.
20)

Who flips a match after lighting his cigar? (from Chapters 15-17)

Jesus.
Pilon.
Joe.
Pablo.
21)

How can Jesus Maria best be characterized? (from Chapters 9-11)

Thief.
Lothario.
Beggar.
Humanitarian.
22)

Who leads the paisanos in a minor crime wave in order to get food for Teresina's children? (from Chapters 12-14)

Jesus Maria.
Tia.
Pilon.
Joe.
23)

Where does Joe find shelter on a rainy day? (from Chapters 9-11)

In bed.
Under a pier.
Under a rowboat.
In a crab shack.
24)

Cornelia Ruiz loves only love and ______________. (from Chapters 12-14)

dancing.
forgiveness.
fighting.
cooking.
25)

What is found during Pilon's treasure dig? (from Chapters 6-8)

A survey plaque.
A metal box of dubloons.
A dog skeleton.
A coffin.
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