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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dolores hope will happen when she invites the man in #76 to her home?
(a) It will be a romantic evening.
(b) He will cook dinner.
(c) He will ask her out.
(d) He will fix her sink.

2. In which man is Dolores primarily interested?
(a) Danny.
(b) Pablo.
(c) Pilon.
(d) Jesus.

3. What do the paisanos do to the person in #111 to teach him not to steal?
(a) Make small cuts on his back and rub salt into them.
(b) Chain him to a bed.
(c) Cut off the fingers on his right hand.
(d) Take him to the police station.

4. Where does Danny stop before he makes it to Torrelli's?
(a) Home.
(b) Max's.
(c) Sweets's house.
(d) The Blue Gull.

5. What do the paisanos want to buy for the church in honor of St. Francis?
(a) A candlestick.
(b) A statue.
(c) A pew.
(d) Bibles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cornelia vow to beat Emilio?

2. Why did Pilon throw rocks at train engines as a child?

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

4. After Petey gets married, who does his father begin to lust after?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Danny and Sweets eventually connect?

2. Why does the Pirate donate money to the church and what is the effect of this gesture on the other paisanos?

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

4. Describe the sad life of Tall Bob Smoke.

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

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

7. How is the story of the corporal both pathetic and noble?

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

9. What is the story of the boy and the baby, Manuel?

10. What gift does Danny buy for Sweets and how does he begin to feel about her?

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