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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pilon think he will be the one to find the treasure?

2. For whom does the person in #26 buy wine, lingerie and whiskey?

3. Who walks about freely on St. Andrew's Eve?

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

5. Everything in Danny's house is ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What do the paisanos learn is in the Pirates' canvas bag and what is done with the bag at the house?

8. What happens to Jesus Maria and what inspiration does Pilon have for the pink bra?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Danny. Begin with his physical characteristics and extend into his personality and behavioral traits. What is Danny's role in Tortilla Flat? What is it about Danny that everybody wants to do something nice for him?

Essay Topic 2

Steinbeck uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Tortilla Flat. Now, describe Monterey, using only your recall of Steinbeck's descriptions. How do you visualize the California coast now that you have read Steinbeck's TORTILLA FLAT.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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