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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which woman is Danny interested in?
(a) Miss Garcia.
(b) Mrs. Ramirez.
(c) Mrs. Morales.
(d) Mrs. Sanchez.

3. What item does the person in #26 still want to buy for the object of his affections even though she leaves him to go with some soldiers?
(a) Stockings.
(b) Bra.
(c) Hat.
(d) Purse.

4. Who is the jailer?
(a) Tito Puente.
(b) Tom Ralston.
(c) Tito Ralph.
(d) Tim Rogers.

5. What is St. Andrew's Eve?
(a) The night when every paisano seeks buried treasure.
(b) The night when young men enter the priesthood.
(c) The night when all the bars in town stay open all night.
(d) The night when Catholics polish their statues.

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

7. How much money does Pilon figure the Pirate must be hoarding?
(a) 50 dollars.
(b) 5 dollars.
(c) 100 dollars.
(d) 25 dollars.

8. What has Danny learned that he has inherited?
(a) A dog.
(b) Two small houses.
(c) A lot of money.
(d) A gas station.

9. Danny invites Pilon, Pablo and Jesus to live with him on what condition?
(a) They must pay the rent on time.
(b) They must do all the cleaning.
(c) They must stay out if he has a woman over.
(d) They cannot touch his bed.

10. Why does Pilon think he will not go to hell?
(a) He goes to Confession every week.
(b) He has changed his life.
(c) He converted to Catholicism.
(d) He gives to the poor.

11. Where does the Pirate show up every day?
(a) Carmel.
(b) Santa Barbara.
(c) Monterey.
(d) Montecito.

12. What does Pilon rationalize might not be good for Danny?
(a) Fame.
(b) Mrs. Morales.
(c) Another tenant.
(d) Wealth.

13. Who walks about freely on St. Andrew's Eve?
(a) Children.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Pirates.

14. From whom does Danny get his inheritance?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Father.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Mother.

15. What do Danny and Pilon eat for dinner the first night in the house?
(a) Fish.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Tacos.
(d) Chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Danny receive the sentence he does?

2. What do the men try to learn from Pirate?

3. For whom does the person in #26 buy wine, lingerie and whiskey?

4. What is in the large canvas bag that Pirate brings home to the men?

5. With what sweet treat does Pilon attempt to be friendly with the Pirate?

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