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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 to Gerardo's car?
(a) It was stolen.
(b) The fan belt broke.
(c) The warranty expires.
(d) A flat tire.

2. What invitation does Gerardo extend to Roberto?
(a) To be on the commission also.
(b) That he stay there for the night.
(c) To accompany him and Paulina to the beach next month.
(d) To go to the horse races next weekend.

3. How does Gerardo act when Paulina is explaining about the car jack?
(a) He slaps her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He can't hear her.
(d) He is sputtering.

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

5. Why is it likely Paulina does not want to encounter Roberto?
(a) She does not go out to meet him when he comes in the house.
(b) She cowers under the covers shaking.
(c) She calls the police to have Roberto forcibly removed from her house.
(d) She tells Gerardo to make him leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. About what do Gerardo and Roberto joke?

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

5. What does the character in #1's answer grab when hearing a car?

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