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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. Why does the Pirate sometimes lend Bob his dogs?
(a) So he can see if he wants a dog.
(b) So he can go hunting.
(c) So he won't be lonely.
(d) So people will think Bob caught them.

2. What is the name of the sick baby?
(a) Max.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Manuel.
(d) Marco.

3. Why does Cornelia vow to beat Emilio?
(a) The pig's mother wrecked her house.
(b) He went out with another woman.
(c) He didn't show up when he said he would.
(d) He proposed to someone else.

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

5. With whom is Petey Ravanno in love?
(a) Gracie Montez.
(b) Marie Luiz.
(c) Ava Monroe.
(d) Evie Montana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the person in #117 think he sees regarding the statue of St. Francis?

2. What seems to puzzle Teresina Cortez?

3. Why did Pilon throw rocks at train engines as a child?

4. According to Jesus Maria, what is worse than being whipped?

5. What do Teresina's children eat for every meal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Petey Ravanno and what is his relationship with Gracie?

2. Why does the Pirate donate money to the church and what is the effect of this gesture on the other paisanos?

3. What gift does Danny buy for Sweets and how does he begin to feel about her?

4. What happens when the paisanos sell the vacuum cleaner to Torrelli?

5. Who is Gracie Montez?

6. Who is Dolores Engracia (Sweets) Ramirez and what is her interest in Danny?

7. What is the Pirate's daily ritual with his quarter and the canvas bag?

8. What is the story of the boy and the baby, Manuel?

9. What does the story about the vacuum cleaner show about Danny's personality? How does it impact Sweets' social standing create justified anger in Torrelli?

10. What are the sleeping arrangements at Danny's house with all the paisanos at home?

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