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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. How did Lee acquire the car?

2. What does Doc authorize for Mack's job assignment?

3. Where do Mack and the boys sleep?

4. What is Doc's last name?

5. Who visits Doc as Doc is organizing his recently collected starfish?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the behavior of the Chinaman.

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

3. What happens to Gay when the needle valve breaks on the car?

4. Describe Dora Flood.

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

6. It would be impractical to use the building to store groceries, so what does Lee do with the building?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Doc think Mack is a genius and the boys are all clever? Is this opinion shared by the other residents of Cannery Row? What does Richard Frost think of Mack and the boys? Is his opinion justified? Which position to you take on Mack and the boys? Why?

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

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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