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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. For whom does Danny buy the item in #83?

2. Where does Dolores try to attract men?

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

4. Why does the Pirate take his dogs to the woods?

5. What do the paisanos steal from Sweets?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unusual about the diet of Teresina's children and the manner in which they eat?

2. What does Pirate do with his dogs after he is moved by the stories of St. Francis in church?

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

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

5. How do Danny and Sweets eventually connect?

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

7. How can Jesus Maria be best characterized?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Steinbeck use the literary technique of local color in Tortilla Flat? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Tortilla Flat establishments. In the characters. In the events.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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