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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of business does Lee Chong own?

2. Who are Mack's boys?

3. With whom did Lee consummate a recent business deal?

4. With whom does Frankie live?

5. Where do Mack and the boys get jobs during Christmas seasons?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lee Chong's business.

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

3. Describe Hazel.

4. Explain the behavior of the Chinaman.

5. Describe Dora Flood.

6. Describe the contents of Eddie's punch.

7. How does Lee acquire the Model T Ford?

8. Describe Doc's personal characteristics.

9. Explain the irony in Mack's telling Doc that he and the boys need money for a good cause.

10. Explain the relationship between Doc and Frankie.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steinbeck uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Cannery Row. Now, describe Monterey, using only your recall of Steinbeck's descriptions. How do you visualize the California coast now that you have read Steinbeck's descriptions?

Essay Topic 2

Cannery Row is populated with social outcasts and homeless people. What would become of these same people today? Re-write the characterizations and settings for the main characters. Explain the reasons for your changes.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the dead girl that Doc finds floating in the water. Why does Doc's head fill with the escalating sounds of music when he sees her? Why does Doc let the stranger claim the reward for reporting the body? Why does Doc, who is usually very responsible, get away from the scene as quickly as possible?

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