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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 lesson do the men glean from the house burning down?
(a) Always put a globe over a candle.
(b) Never let Jesus have matches.
(c) Never leave wine overnight.
(d) Always keep the grass wet.

2. What is found during Pilon's treasure dig?
(a) A metal box of dubloons.
(b) A dog skeleton.
(c) A survey plaque.
(d) A coffin.

3. Danny invites Pilon, Pablo and Jesus to live with him on what condition?
(a) They must do all the cleaning.
(b) They must pay the rent on time.
(c) They must stay out if he has a woman over.
(d) They cannot touch his bed.

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?
(a) Hat.
(b) Purse.
(c) Bra.
(d) Stockings.

5. At whose home to Pilon and Pablo have dinner?
(a) Mrs. Torrelli's.
(b) Mrs. Tomas'.
(c) Mrs. Garcia's.
(d) Mrs. Luiz's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Danny warn Joe about?

2. What does Pilon rationalize might not be good for Danny?

3. Why does Danny receive the sentence he does?

4. What do people do when they see the Pirate?

5. For whom is Pilon digging for treasure?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Big Joe's experience with Pilon on St. Andrew's Eve?

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

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

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

7. Who does Danny invite to live with him in his house?

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

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

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

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