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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Mack's boys?
(a) Hazel, Eddie, Hughie and Jones
(b) Hazel, Eddie, Hughie and James
(c) Hazel, Freddie, Hughie and Jones
(d) Hazel, Eddie, Huey and Jones

2. What do the boys want to load up on for the trip?
(a) Beer
(b) Gas and maps
(c) Food and liquor
(d) Snacks and soft drinks

3. Why does Lee make the decision he does about the building?
(a) He is a philanthropist at heart.
(b) He needs a tax deduction.
(c) The city needs more parking space.
(d) Refusal would mean broken windows and fire.

4. What do the boys do while Eddie is out stealing a new carburetor?
(a) They sing.
(b) They eat.
(c) They work canning.
(d) They sleep.

5. What is the condition of Lee's car?
(a) It has no engine.
(b) It is in prime condition.
(c) It is beyond repair.
(d) It sits on blocks, undriveable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of guy's inspired and talented work?

2. What job does Doc assign to Mack?

3. What is Lee's final solution about the building?

4. What does Frankie enjoy doing at Doc's?

5. What happens when Lee's car refuses to go any further without a new needle valve?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Bear Flag stay in business even though it is an illegal operation?

2. What becomes the pride and joy in the Palace for Mack and the boys?

3. What does Steinbeck call Mack and the boys?

4. Describe the Bear Flag Restaurant.

5. Explain the behavior of the Chinaman.

6. How does Lee acquire the Model T Ford?

7. What is the irony of Hazel's name?

8. How does Lee acquire another building?

9. What happens to Gay when the needle valve breaks on the car?

10. What are Tong Wars?

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