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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. How does Lee's car make it over Carmel Hill?
(a) It does not make it
(b) In reverse with the radiator boiling
(c) It sputters and smokes
(d) With all the boys pushing

2. How do Mack and the boys furnish their new residence?
(a) With stolen furniture painted with stolen red paint
(b) With furniture they buy on credit
(c) With furniture that people give them
(d) With milk crates and wooden skids

3. What does Frankie enjoy doing at Doc's?
(a) Watching and listening to Doc's parties
(b) Organizing the marine specimens
(c) Eating lunch with Doc
(d) Feeding the fish

4. What is the name of Dora's business?
(a) Dora's Desserts
(b) Dora's Dresses
(c) Bear Flag Restaurant
(d) Bare Flag Restaurant

5. Who is employed at Dora's business?
(a) Mack and his boys
(b) 4 women and 4 part time girls
(c) 12 girls, a Greek cook and a watchman
(d) 10 women and men and an Italian chef

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Lee ask for the building's rent?

2. As a result of his generosity and sympathy, people want to ________________________.

3. Why does Frankie not attend school?

4. Everybody in town loves Dora except _____________________.

5. What happens to Lee's car on Carmel Hill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the contents of Eddie's punch.

3. How does Lee acquire the Model T Ford?

4. What is the significance of Lao Tze's philosophies in the story?

5. How do Mack and the boys manage to "find" dinner while on the road?

6. Describe Dora Flood.

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

8. Describe the Bear Flag Restaurant.

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

10. What are Tong Wars?

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