Tortilla Flat Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Tortilla Flat Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much does the Pirate earn each day?
(a) 50 cents.
(b) 1 dollar.
(c) 5 dollars.
(d) 25 cents.

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

4. Why does Pilon think he will be the one to find the treasure?
(a) He has a good metal detector.
(b) His heart is clean and unselfish.
(c) He has won before.
(d) He has a sixth sense about these things.

5. Who shares wine with Pilon and Pablo?
(a) Jesus Maria Corcoran.
(b) Jorge Garcia.
(c) Jesus Luis.
(d) Max Sanchez.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Danny invites Pilon, Pablo and Jesus to live with him on what condition?

3. Where has Danny just returned from as the novel opens?

4. What lesson do the men glean from the house burning down?

5. How many dogs does the Pirate have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the paisanos follow the Pirate every morning?

2. How do the paisanos try to make peace with Danny?

3. What does the town of Tortilla Flat seem to thrive on and how do the paisanos feel about Danny's love interest?

4. Describe how Pilon and Joe dig for their treasure and what do they find?

5. How does Arabella Gross take advantage of Jesus Maria Corcoran?

6. How does Jesus Maria Corcoran become the next tenant in the second house?

7. How does Big Joe Portagee become a tenant in Danny's house?

8. Why does Pilon think he will find the treasure in the St. Andrew's Eve dig?

9. How does Pilon try to convince the Pirate to come live in the house with the paisanos?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing when Pilon and Pablo are talking about deceased friends?

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