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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. What does Pilon do to earn money?
2. The unused bra will now be a gift for whom?
3. What does Pilon rationalize might not be good for Danny?
4. Why does Pilon think he will not go to hell?
5. Where does Pilon move?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the Pirate and what does Pilon learn about his daily routine?
2. Who does Danny invite to live with him in his house?
3. How do the paisanos try to make peace with Danny?
4. How does Jesus Maria Corcoran become the next tenant in the second house?
5. Where does Pilon actually move and who does he invite to move in with him?
6. What do the paisanos learn is in the Pirates' canvas bag and what is done with the bag at the house?
7. Why do the paisanos follow the Pirate every morning?
8. How does Big Joe Portagee become a tenant in Danny's house?
9. Describe how Pilon and Joe dig for their treasure and what do they find?
10. How does Pilon try to convince the Pirate to come live in the house with the paisanos?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
Essay Topic 2
Steinbeck is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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