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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When will Paulina remove Roberto's gag?
(a) She is not willing to ever remove the gag.
(b) When Gerardo is awake.
(c) When Roberto is ready to confess.
(d) When she is ready to shoot Roberto so she can hear him beg for his life.

2. Who is on the terrace unbeknown to Gerardo and Roberto?
(a) No one.
(b) The cat.
(c) Paulina.
(d) The teenager next door.

3. What is Gerardo's feelings in his offer of friendship with Roberto?
(a) Innocent of knowing anything about Roberto's past.
(b) Manipulative because he suspects Roberto's past.
(c) Hopeful that Roberto will join the commission.
(d) Confused by his wife's obvious hostility to Roberto.

4. What does Gerardo imply that Roberto has done?
(a) Gotten himself into this predicament by his actions.
(b) Raped women tied to a cot.
(c) Assassinated the chief of police.
(d) Performed human euthanesia.

5. What does Paulina pretend when Gerardo comes back in the room?
(a) That Gerardo's sister had called.
(b) That she heard the two men's entire conversation.
(c) That she has been asleep.
(d) That she is not feeling well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it likely Paulina does not want to encounter Roberto?

2. What persuades Roberto to stay overnight at Gerardo and Paulina's home?

3. What seems probable by Paulina's behavior while listening to the two men?

4. What does Roberto say about Gerardo's ability to protect Paulina?

5. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?

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