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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. 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) They think Gerardo's sister is in the hospital.
(d) It used to mean they might be arrested.

2. Gerardo wife replies to Gerardo's accusation by saying what?
(a) She had a big presentation at work and couldn't do it.
(b) She was too busy ironing his shirts.
(c) Her responsibility is the house; his is the car.
(d) She was through with his criticisms.

3. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?
(a) Increduous.
(b) Respectful.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Angry.

4. What is the purpose of the commission?
(a) To write a new constitution.
(b) To bring in more North American business to the country.
(c) To introduce baseball to the country.
(d) To seek out those who are now considered criminals from the previous dictator's regime.

5. What is supposed to happen on Sunday?
(a) A golf game.
(b) Church service.
(c) An invitation to drinks.
(d) Paulina mother is to return.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Gerardo's car?

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

4. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?

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

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