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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Big Joe Portagee spend half his civilian life?
(a) School.
(b) Boxing ring.
(c) Church.
(d) Jail.

2. What word meaning "friend" is used in TORTILLA FLAT?
(a) Dude.
(b) Homey.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Paisano.

3. What does Pilon steal from Joe while Joe is asleep?
(a) Money.
(b) Trousers.
(c) Boots.
(d) Cigarettes.

4. Where does Pilon move?
(a) The smaller of Danny's houses.
(b) The homeless shelter.
(c) The YMCA.
(d) An apartment.

5. What happened to the Corporal's wife?
(a) She was shot trying to escape prison.
(b) She died in childbirth.
(c) She went back to Mexico.
(d) She was stolen by a capitan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Pilon ask Pablo to pay in rent each month?

2. Which saint is mentioned in the book?

3. What does the Pirate sell every day?

4. What does Joe steal from Danny?

5. With what sweet treat does Pilon attempt to be friendly with the Pirate?

(see the answer key)

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