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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?
(a) That they will be ineffective.
(b) That they will be hard-core.
(c) That they are just for show.
(d) That they will fail to carry out punishments.

2. Why were Gerardo and Paulina frightened by a visitor in the middle of the night?
(a) They are afraid Paulina's mother is hurt.
(b) Paulina's father died when he answered the door at night.
(c) It used to mean they might be arrested.
(d) They think Gerardo's sister is in the hospital.

3. What persuades Roberto to stay overnight at Gerardo and Paulina's home?
(a) Roberto is almost out of gas and stations are closed.
(b) A mention of Paulina cooking breakfast.
(c) Roberto is adament about not staying.
(d) An offer to drive Roberto to the city in the morning.

4. Who is the first person on the stage when the play opens?
(a) Evita.
(b) Roberto Miranda.
(c) Gerardo Escobar.
(d) Paulina Salas.

5. What has been offered to past political criminals?
(a) The opportunity to commit suicide instead of being hanged.
(b) Amnesty.
(c) A reduced sentence for snitching.
(d) Community service instead of prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Roberto heard?

2. What happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?

3. Why did Gerardo lie to Paulina about the commission position?

4. What does Gerardo offer Roberto?

5. What is Gerardo's feelings in his offer of friendship with Roberto?

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