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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paulina do when Gerardo looks at her as the song commences?
(a) Looks over at Roberto and gives him an obscene sign.
(b) Crys.
(c) Turns to Gerardo and smiles.
(d) Nothing.

2. What does Paulina want of Gerardo?
(a) His to leave immediately.
(b) Him to kill Roberto.
(c) Him to stay with her.
(d) Him to assure her of his love.

3. Why does Gerardo think he'll have to resign?
(a) Because he is ineffective.
(b) Because he wants to kill Roberto.
(c) Because the events here will be made public.
(d) Because his wife is insane.

4. Where does this scene open?
(a) In the legislative building.
(b) At the police station.
(c) A concert hall.
(d) At a public park.

5. What does Paulina remind Gerardo about her torturers?
(a) That they had not been caught.
(b) That they repeatedly raped her.
(c) That they were animals.
(d) That they did offer her food and water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one possible symbolic meaning to this last scene?

2. As Paulina persists in questioning Gerardo about the affair, how does he respond.

3. What does Paulina say about the way Roberto takes his coffee?

4. What does Roberto say about Gerardo's ability to protect Paulina?

5. Why is Gerardo being congratulated?

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