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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 rationalize might not be good for Danny?

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

3. What lesson do the men glean from the house burning down?

4. What is St. Andrew's Eve?

5. What does Danny ask Pilon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Big Joe's experience with Pilon on St. Andrew's Eve?

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

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

5. How does Big Joe Portagee become a tenant in Danny's house?

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

7. Who does Danny invite to live with him in his house?

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

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

10. Why do the paisanos follow the Pirate every morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Pirate. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating the Pirate's character in the novel?

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of spirituality. Identify at least two examples about spirituality in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of spirituality.

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