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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does El Pachuco think Henry's idea of fighting in the military is ridiculous?
(a) Because the country doesn't treat him like a proper citizen.
(b) Because he isn't allowed to be a citizen.
(c) Because law enforcement don't like him.
(d) Because he isn't allowed to vote.

2. What does Henry believe the police will do to throw him in jail?
(a) Make him commit another crime.
(b) Charge him with a parole violation.
(c) Set people up to accuse him.
(d) Set him up on a phony charge.

3. Which character lists the headlines that appears in the papers after the arrests and the raid?
(a) Lt. Edwards.
(b) El Pachuco.
(c) Press.
(d) Henry.

4. In Act 1, scene 8, Henry brags that no matter what happens he will do what?
(a) Stand up for the Chicano way of life.
(b) Be a pachuco for life.
(c) Join the military.
(d) Come out on top.

5. What is the setting of Act 1, scene i?
(a) A dance in the barrio.
(b) A church in the barrio.
(c) A store in the barrio.
(d) A meeting in the barrio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Rudy doing the night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder that Henry was warned about?

2. How is the truth about what happened the night of the raid revealed?

3. What era is El Pachuco's zoot suit from?

4. What is Henry going to learn the extent of in the courtroom?

5. What does the zoot suit take a lot of to make?

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