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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sick baby?

2. Why does Sweets not use the item in #86?

3. What is Teresina Cortez' aged mother's name?

4. What is the name of the priest to whom the paisanos give the coins?

5. With whom is Petey Ravanno in love?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Dolores Engracia (Sweets) Ramirez and what is her interest in Danny?

3. Who is Senora Teresina Cortez and what puzzles her most in her life?

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

5. What does Pirate do with his dogs after he is moved by the stories of St. Francis in church?

6. How does Big Joe's inability to stay awake get him into trouble with Tia and the law?

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

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

9. Who is Tia Ignacia and with which one of the paisanos does she have a romantic interlude?

10. What do the paisanos do to Joe after he steals the Pirate's bag of quarters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steinbeck is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Torrelli. How does Lee conduct his business and his life? Why is he such an important figure in Tortilla Flat? What does he represent to the other characters in the story?

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