Tortilla Flat (Multi Choice)

Who wrote “The Tortilla Flat"?

John Steinbeck

What time period did the story take place?

After the end of WWI and around the time of the Great Depression

Who is the main character of the story?

Danny

What did Danny in the beginning of the story?

Danny was discharged from the Army after working on a ranch braking horses and cows in Texas during the Great War (WWI)

What city is the story based in?

Monterey, California

What is the friend group called?

The Paisanos

What is their focus interactions in the community and to themselves.

In the community they are share deep bonds of friendship and camaraderie. Along with being resourceful and being unique in the community. Among themselves they get and solve conflicts, they’re lighthearted about life, and love sharing stories among each other.

The paisanos are the modern version of…

The paisanos are the modern day version of King Arthur and the Round Knights.

How do the guys react to the inheritance of the two houses.

They react surprised, excited, and happy for Danny. Since owning a home in the community was seen as “stability” and “success”.

What is the relationship between Pilon and Danny

The relationship between Pilon and Danny is seen as a close friendship that depend on each other. Since both are there for each other when times are rough.

Which character loves wine and parties?

Pablo

What is the object/thing that caused the group to go into conflict other amongst them?

The house mainly

Which one falls in love with Dolores?

Danny

How does the Pirate make money?

He makes money through chopping and selling wood.

What is the money for that Pirate has been saving?

The money Pirate has been saving up for was for a beautiful golden candle in the honor of Saint Francis for saving one of his dogs.

Why was the Pirate brought into the house?

The Pirate was brought into the house so that the group could know his secrets and find his treasure hidden in the wood.

What are the names of the Pirate’s dog?

Pajarito, Rudolph, Enrique, Fluff, and Señor Alec Thompson

What does the group do for a living?

They do sometimes work jobs but they’re usually odd jobs like cleaning squid for Chin Kee. But when they don’t work they’re usually stealing from Mrs. Morales or someone.

Does the group work?

Even if the group may be chaotic the group works because they are always supporting each other and there for each other when conflict and life gets hard.

What happens to Danny?

At the end Danny tries to fight someone while drunk which ended very badly and caused Danny to fall forty four feet into the gluch.

What type literary device is used in the book?

Novel (just chose an answer that’s logical)

When Danny dies how does everyone react to his funeral.

Everyone reacted sad and gave their respects to Danny.

What happens on St. Andrew’s Eve?

On St. Andrew’s Eve it’s believed that one is able to see Pirate’s treasure that glows brightly. Which Big Joe and Pilon sneak off at night to go find Pirate’s treasure.

What type of gift does Danny give to Sweets?

A vacuum cleaner despite there not being any electricity in their community.

Mr. Torrelli buys the home but how was the contract voided?

When the contract was presented by Mr. Torrelli, Pilon learnt that he hadn’t set the sale in record so he took the contract and put it on the stove to be burnt.

What happens to Danny’s home at the end?

After Danny’s death the group went to Danny’s home but as one of them was lighting up their cigar with a match which led to the house burning down

How much was the home?

About $25

Describe Corporal

Corporal is a young man aged roughly 19, who had a wife that cheated on him with a captain. He was a corporal in the Mexican army and had a baby that was ill and tragically died.

What happens to the group at the end?

At the end of the story the group goes their own ways in life, because Danny’s death took a toll on them which caused them to fall apart.

What war was Danny in?

The Great War (WWI)

How many children does Mrs. Cortez have?

Nine

What are the children fed?

Beans and Tortillas

How do the children react when given a normal diet?

The children react terribly because they couldn’t take it

When was the Tortilla Flat written?

1935, during the great depression.