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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Pilon throw rocks at train engines as a child?
(a) He liked to get people's attention.
(b) The firemen would throw coal which he took to his mother.
(c) He was just bored and looking for something to do.
(d) He wanted to improve his pitching skills.

2. How much do the paisanos get from Torrelli for the item in #89?
(a) Two gallons of wine.
(b) A bottle of whiskey.
(c) Five dollars.
(d) Two dinners.

3. What is the name of the priest to whom the paisanos give the coins?
(a) Fr. Garcia.
(b) Fr. Luiz.
(c) Fr. Ramon.
(d) Fr. Gonzalez.

4. What does the woman in #104 do to Joe when he falls asleep?
(a) Beats him with a stick.
(b) Lets him sleep.
(c) Whispers to him.
(d) Tickles him.

5. What is found during Pilon's treasure dig?
(a) A dog skeleton.
(b) A metal box of dubloons.
(c) A coffin.
(d) A survey plaque.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Big Joe Portagee spend half his civilian life?

2. What does Pilon scheme to take from Mrs. Pastano?

3. Why does Cornelia vow to beat Emilio?

4. What does Danny find and sell to a rival supply company?

5. How much money does Pilon figure the Pirate must be hoarding?

(see the answer key)

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