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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 name of Dora's business?
(a) Dora's Desserts
(b) Bear Flag Restaurant
(c) Bare Flag Restaurant
(d) Dora's Dresses

2. What do the boys hit in Lee's car?
(a) A rooster
(b) A deer
(c) Another car
(d) A skunk

3. What are the ingredients of Eddie's special punch?
(a) the remains of liquids in patrons' glasses
(b) vodka and orange juice
(c) rum and Hawaiian Punch
(d) tequila and lime juice

4. What does Doc tell Hazel about the answer to #43?
(a) He has a terminal disease.
(b) He likes boats but is afraid of water.
(c) He lost all of his money.
(d) He has been married five times.

5. Where do Mack and the boys sleep?
(a) On cots
(b) On skids
(c) On the floor
(d) On old mattresses

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mack and the boys have to avoid the police?

2. Over the years, what does Doc become for Cannery Row?

3. What is the business of Western Biological Laboratories?

4. Why does Lee make the decision he does about the building?

5. With whom does Frankie live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hazel.

2. Describe Lee Chong's business.

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

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

5. Describe the Bear Flag Restaurant.

6. Explain the behavior of the Chinaman.

7. How does Lee acquire another building?

8. What are Tong Wars?

9. How doe Mack's wits keep the boys out of trouble when they are approached by a large man with a pointer dog?

10. What is Gay's special talent?

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