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

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

3. What seems probable by Paulina's behavior while listening to the two men?
(a) That she is bi-polar.
(b) That she knows Roberto.
(c) That she is happy that Gerardo invites Roberto to stay over.
(d) That she is not honorable because she is eavesdropping.

4. How does Paulina feel about the possibility of these people going to trial?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Thrilled.
(d) Depressed.

5. What does Paulina pretend when Gerardo comes back in the room?
(a) That she has been asleep.
(b) That she is not feeling well.
(c) That Gerardo's sister had called.
(d) That she heard the two men's entire conversation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the lighting of the stage in this scene?

2. What does Gerardo confess to Paulina with some coaxing?

3. What is the name of the man who gave Gerardo a ride home?

4. Why were Gerardo and Paulina frightened by a visitor in the middle of the night?

5. Where is Paulina's mother going?

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