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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. What is the result of guy's inspired and talented work?
(a) He gets Lee's car engine to start.
(b) He gets the car all shined up.
(c) He gets the car detailed.
(d) He is able to improve the gas mileage in Lee's car.

2. How long does it take eleven-year-old Frankie to enter Doc's lab and speak to Doc?
(a) Three years
(b) Three weeks
(c) Three months
(d) Three days

3. Why does Doc go to La Jolla?
(a) To pick up a friend at the station
(b) To see his girlfriend
(c) To collect octopi
(d) To return some books

4. As a result of his generosity and sympathy, people want to ________________________.
(a) do nice things for Doc
(b) give money to Doc
(c) donate time to Doc
(d) take Doc out to dinner

5. Why do Mack and the boys have to avoid the police?
(a) There are arrest warrants out for Hazel.
(b) Eddie is wanted for petty theft.
(c) Mack is wanted for non payment of child support.
(d) Lee's car has expired license plates and no headlights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Doc collect 300 starfish for an order from Northwestern University?

2. What type of business does Lee Chong own?

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

4. Who is the child who sees something mysterious in the old Chinaman's eyes?

5. Which one of the boys has the mechanical ability to work on Lee's car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hazel.

2. Describe Doc's physical appearance.

3. Why does Mack has a twinge of guilt about the frog mission?

4. What does Steinbeck think has changed America dramatically in only two generations?

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

6. What happens to spur Mack and the boys into fixing up the Palace Flophouse?

7. Describe Dora Flood.

8. Explain the relationship between Doc and Frankie.

9. Describe the building where Western Biological Laboratories is located.

10. Describe the Bear Flag Restaurant.

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