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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why had the corporal left Mexico with the baby?
(a) He wanted to live with family.
(b) He was discharged from the army.
(c) He wanted a better life for his son.
(d) There were two attempts on his life.

3. Where does Danny stop before he makes it to Torrelli's?
(a) The Blue Gull.
(b) Sweets's house.
(c) Home.
(d) Max's.

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

5. How does Pilon choose a spot to dig for treasure?
(a) He had a dream about it.
(b) St. Andrew tells him the spot.
(c) He has a metal detector.
(d) He sees a blue pillar of light.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tortilla Flat thrives on gossip about _______________.

2. Who does Pilon make dig at the treasure spot?

3. From what do the Cortez children eat their food?

4. What do Pilon and Joe sneak into Morales's yard to get?

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

(see the answer key)

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