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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Pilon and Pablo wish it would rain from the sky?
(a) Tortillas.
(b) Good wine.
(c) Quarters.
(d) Cigars.

2. Tortilla Flat thrives on gossip about _______________.
(a) businessmen.
(b) love lives.
(c) newcomers.
(d) priests.

3. Who is Pilon?
(a) Danny's friend.
(b) A mechanic.
(c) A bartender.
(d) The town barber.

4. What does Pilon scheme to take from Mrs. Pastano?
(a) Money.
(b) Tamales.
(c) Cherry pies.
(d) Cigarettes.

5. How much rent will Pilon pay each month?
(a) 30 dollars.
(b) 100 dollars.
(c) 25 dollars.
(d) 15 dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word meaning "friend" is used in TORTILLA FLAT?

2. What does Pilon do to earn money?

3. What does Danny ask Pilon?

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

5. What has Danny learned that he has inherited?

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