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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 has Roberto heard?
(a) That Gerardo has been appointed to the Investigating commission.
(b) That Gerardo is moving to Buenas Aires.
(c) That Paulina and Gerardo are divorcing.
(d) That the President has been shot.

2. What does Paulina threaten to do if Gerardo goes to the police?
(a) To shoot Roberto.
(b) To kill herself.
(c) To shoot Gerardo.
(d) To shoot the police if they come there.

3. How does Paulina feel when she hears Death and the Maiden at a friend's house?
(a) Introspective.
(b) Exhilarated.
(c) Sick.
(d) Angry.

4. What does Paulina tie to the chair?
(a) The front door knob so the door won't open.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A body.
(d) A red cushion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerardo act when Paulina is explaining about the car jack?

2. What is hidden in the drawer?

3. Who is the first person to speak in this scene?

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

5. When Paulina exits Roberto's room, what does she do?

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