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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. How many children does Senora Teresina Cortez have?

2. Where does Danny head after selling the items in #79?

3. Where does Joe find shelter on a rainy day?

4. To whom does the Pirate give his daily quarter?

5. Why does Danny plan to buy wine somewhere other than Torrelli's now?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the paisanos help Teresina when the bean crop fails and she cannot feed her eight children?

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

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

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

6. How do Danny and Sweets eventually connect?

7. How can Jesus Maria be best characterized?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Although the residents of Tortilla Flat live on the fringe of acceptable society, they take care of each other. What is the bond between the residents of Tortilla Flat that makes them want to help each other even when others won't? Is there a common denominator among the Tortilla Flat residents that they recognize themselves in each other? Explain some situations in the book where the Tortilla Flat residents exhibit humanity toward one another.

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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