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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 happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?
(a) They fall asleep with the light on.
(b) The water pipe in the bath breaks.
(c) The phone rings.
(d) Someone drives up, gets out of a car, and knocks on the door.

2. Why did Gerardo lie to Paulina about the commission position?
(a) He knew her father would be arrested.
(b) He thought she'd be angry.
(c) He doesn't think it was any of her business.
(d) He wanted to let Paulina feel that she had some say in the matter.

3. What does Roberto say is the real reason he stopped back at Gerardo's home?
(a) To congratulate Gerardo on his appointment.
(b) To see if he could stay the night.
(c) To demand his jack back.
(d) To ask if Paulina could meet with his wife.

4. What does Gerardo call their argument?
(a) An absurd discussion.
(b) They are not arguing.
(c) A prelude to love.
(d) Verbal abuse.

5. What does Roberto say he hopes the commission will do?
(a) Punish only those in authority.
(b) Fail to find anybody responsible.
(c) Shut the door on the divisions and hatreds of the past.
(d) Change their minds about offering amnesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what has Gerardo just been appointed?

2. What is the purpose of the commission?

3. What is supposed to happen on Sunday?

4. What would be an accurate word to describe Paulina's past?

5. How does Paulina feel about the possibility of these people going to trial?

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