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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerardo ask of Paulina after she tells him that Roberto is the man who tortured her?
(a) If she is in love with Roberto.
(b) For the gun.
(c) If she is certain.
(d) If she wants him to kill Roberto.

2. What is Paulina's general demeanor during this scene?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Timid.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Purposeful.

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 ask if Paulina could meet with his wife.
(c) To demand his jack back.
(d) To see if he could stay the night.

4. About what do Gerardo and Roberto joke?
(a) A show they both saw on Broadway.
(b) Never understanding women.
(c) The reason for the formation of the commission.
(d) Getting a flat tire with no jack available.

5. What does Paulina "slyly" mention?
(a) Her knowledge of Roberto's secret files.
(b) Her infatuation for Roberto.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) The affair Roberto is having.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paulina pretend when Gerardo comes back in the room?

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

3. How does Paulina feel when she hears Death and the Maiden at a friend's house?

4. What is supposed to happen on Sunday?

5. Where is Paulina's mother going?

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