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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 do to earn money?
(a) Cleans squid.
(b) Buses tables.
(c) Pumps gas.
(d) Gambles.

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

3. How many dogs does the Pirate have?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

4. From whom does Danny get his inheritance?
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Uncle.

5. Where does the Pirate show up every day?
(a) Montecito.
(b) Monterey.
(c) Santa Barbara.
(d) Carmel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men try to learn from Pirate?

2. What do Danny and the jailer do while Danny is still incarcerated?

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

4. Which saint is mentioned in the book?

5. The unused bra will now be a gift for whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the source of the house fire and what lesson do the men learn from it?

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

3. Where does Pilon actually move and who does he invite to move in with him?

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

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

6. How does Pilon rationalize not getting any gold for Danny?

7. What is the reason for Danny's becoming drunk and disorderly and what is his sentence?

8. What are Danny's reactions when he learns that his second house has burned down?

9. Who is the Pirate and what does Pilon learn about his daily routine?

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

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