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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. Tortilla Flat thrives on gossip about _______________.
(a) businessmen.
(b) love lives.
(c) priests.
(d) newcomers.

2. Who is the jailer?
(a) Tim Rogers.
(b) Tito Puente.
(c) Tito Ralph.
(d) Tom Ralston.

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

4. What does Joe steal from Danny?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Coat.
(c) Boots.
(d) Blanket.

5. Why does Danny receive the sentence he does?
(a) His uncle is the sheriff.
(b) He is on the police force.
(c) He is a veteran.
(d) He knows the chief of police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Danny not get the water turned on in the house?

2. How much money does Pilon figure the Pirate must be hoarding?

3. What is St. Andrew's Eve?

4. What do Pilon and Pablo wish it would rain from the sky?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Pilon explain about keeping the treasures one finds in a St. Andrew's Eve dig?

4. Which woman is Danny interested in and what is the attraction?

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

6. What is the condition of Danny's house and how much rent is it agreed that Pilon will pay?

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

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

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

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

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