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

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

3. Why did Gerardo lie to Paulina about the commission position?
(a) He wanted to let Paulina feel that she had some say in the matter.
(b) He knew her father would be arrested.
(c) He doesn't think it was any of her business.
(d) He thought she'd be angry.

4. What is Gerardo yelling through the bedroom door?
(a) For Paulina to let him shoot Roberto.
(b) For Paulina to open the door.
(c) Nothing; he's still asleep.
(d) For Paulina to go ahead and shoot Roberto.

5. What happened to the car's jack?
(a) It was stolen last year.
(b) The car never had a jack.
(c) Paulina lent it to her mother.
(d) It broke under the weight of the car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberto say he hopes the commission will do?

2. What could the lighting on the stage in this act mean?

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

4. To what has Gerardo just been appointed?

5. As Paulina drives away, what does the audience see?

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