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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What could the lighting on the stage in this act mean?
(a) The dark nature of the theme of the play.
(b) The humorous actions of the characters.
(c) The fact that Paulina is trying to conserve electricity.
(d) The disco is trying to entertain the dancers.

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

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

5. Where is the person in question #1 sitting?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) On the terrace.
(c) In the backyard.
(d) In the President's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerardo call their argument?

2. Gerardo wife replies to Gerardo's accusation by saying what?

3. What do the two men jest about as they say goodnight.

4. What is the purpose of the commission?

5. What does Roberto have in the trunk of his car?

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