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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do people do when they see the Pirate?
(a) Laugh or pity him.
(b) Tell him jokes and give him money.
(c) Laugh or give him money.
(d) Give him wine and pity him.

2. Who does Pilon invite to live in the house with him?
(a) Max Ramirez.
(b) Pablo Sanchez.
(c) Fredo Gullia.
(d) Roberto Sanchez.

3. What does Danny warn Joe about?
(a) Staying away from Mrs. Morales.
(b) Staying away from his bed.
(c) Paying his rent.
(d) Snakes in the spring.

4. What does the Pirate sell every day?
(a) Fish.
(b) Wine.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Pitchwood.

5. What is Danny's role in TORTILLA FLAT?
(a) Supporting character.
(b) Force of evil.
(c) Protagonist.
(d) Comedic foil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the other paisanos find on St. Andrews Eve?

2. Which woman is Danny interested in?

3. Where does Danny stop before he makes it to Torrelli's?

4. Who walks about freely on St. Andrew's Eve?

5. What must the corporal do to the capitan who stole his wife?

(see the answer key)

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