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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the children eat the pilfered food?
(a) They love it.
(b) They get sick and cry.
(c) They thrive.
(d) They lose weight.

2. Where does Pilon move?
(a) The smaller of Danny's houses.
(b) The homeless shelter.
(c) The YMCA.
(d) An apartment.

3. What sentence does Danny get for being drunk and disorderly?
(a) 30 days in jail.
(b) 2 weeks in jail.
(c) 1 night in jail.
(d) 5 days in jail.

4. What food do the paisanos eventually steal which is better for the children?
(a) Pineapples.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Pink beans.

5. What is Tall Bob Smoke's profession?
(a) Postman.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Dog catcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to puzzle Teresina Cortez?

2. What is Danny's role in TORTILLA FLAT?

3. From what do the Cortez children eat their food?

4. Who invites Joe into her home?

5. What does Pilon do to earn money?

(see the answer key)

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