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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. As a businessman, Lee is __________________________.

2. What are the ingredients of Eddie's special punch?

3. What job does Doc assign to Mack?

4. What does Steinbeck think has had the most impact on America in two generations?

5. What does Mack do to separate space for the residents of the Palace?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Doc's physical appearance.

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

4. What is Gay's special talent?

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

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

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

8. Why is Doc leery of Mack's request for money?

9. Describe the Bear Flag Restaurant.

10. What does Steinbeck call Mack and the boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though Doc is a marine biologist, he tends to the needs of people and animals on Cannery Row, too. Name some examples of Doc's care toward people. How does he help animals? How does he rally the town's residents to help each other when widespread influenza hits?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Lee Chong. How does Lee conduct his business and his life? Why is he such an important figure on Cannery Row? What does he represent to the other characters in the story?

Essay Topic 3

How does Steinbeck use the literary technique of local color in Cannery Row? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Cannery Row establishments. In the characters. In the events.

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