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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 Sweets not use the item in #86?
(a) She does not cook.
(b) She has no electricity.
(c) She doesn't know how.
(d) She can't accept the gift.

2. In which man is Dolores primarily interested?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Pilon.
(c) Danny.
(d) Pablo.

3. What happens when the children eat the pilfered food?
(a) They lose weight.
(b) They get sick and cry.
(c) They love it.
(d) They thrive.

4. What must the corporal do to the capitan who stole his wife?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Forgive him.
(d) Torture him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tall Bob Smoke has the body of a _____________.

2. What do the paisanos want to buy for the church in honor of St. Francis?

3. Why does Torrelli want to kill Pilon?

4. What do Danny's friends think about Sweets?

5. Who leads the paisanos in a minor crime wave in order to get food for Teresina's children?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Big Joe's inability to stay awake get him into trouble with Tia and the law?

2. How can Jesus Maria be best characterized?

3. Who is Gracie Montez?

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

5. How does Big Joe fall in love with Tia Ignacia?

6. Describe the Pirate's visit to Sunday mass.

7. How is the story of the corporal both pathetic and noble?

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

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

10. Who does Jesus Maria encounter in the company of a policeman and what does Jesus Maria do in the situation?

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