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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Danny not get the water turned on in the house?
(a) It is the weekend and the water company is closed.
(b) He forgot to call the water company.
(c) It is night and the water company is closed.
(d) He doesn't have the money.

2. What does Dolores hope will happen when she invites the man in #76 to her home?
(a) He will cook dinner.
(b) He will ask her out.
(c) It will be a romantic evening.
(d) He will fix her sink.

3. Which woman is Danny interested in?
(a) Miss Garcia.
(b) Mrs. Sanchez.
(c) Mrs. Morales.
(d) Mrs. Ramirez.

4. Why does Pilon think he will not go to hell?
(a) He has changed his life.
(b) He gives to the poor.
(c) He converted to Catholicism.
(d) He goes to Confession every week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What food do the paisanos eventually steal which is better for the children?

2. What does Teresina do each year to help insure a good bean crop?

3. What is Tall Bob Smoke's profession?

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

5. Where does Big Joe Portagee spend half his civilian life?

(see the answer key)

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