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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads the paisanos in a minor crime wave in order to get food for Teresina's children?
(a) Joe.
(b) Pilon.
(c) Jesus Maria.
(d) Tia.

2. Who does Pilon make dig at the treasure spot?
(a) Danny.
(b) Joe.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Pablo.

3. Where does Dolores try to attract men?
(a) A bar.
(b) Her front gate.
(c) A street corner.
(d) A cafe.

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

5. Where has Danny just returned from as the novel opens?
(a) Vacation.
(b) The army.
(c) Church.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Danny want to buy for the woman in #23?

2. For what reason does Dolores plan to invite the man in #76 to her home?

3. What is Danny's role in TORTILLA FLAT?

4. What item does the person in #26 still want to buy for the object of his affections even though she leaves him to go with some soldiers?

5. How many dogs does the Pirate have?

(see the answer key)

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