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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is the truth about what happened the night of the raid revealed?
(a) In a soliloquy.
(b) Through an aside.
(c) In a narrative.
(d) Through flashbacks.

3. Who represents the people who learn about life by reading about it?
(a) The policemen.
(b) The Press.
(c) The judge and the Press.
(d) Alice and George.

4. Why does Henry get involved in the fight between Rudy and Rafas?
(a) To protect his honor.
(b) To defend his gang.
(c) To defend his brother.
(d) To protect his sister.

5. Who does Henry have a last moment with before being led off after the verdict?
(a) Juan.
(b) Rudy.
(c) Rosita.
(d) Della.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, scene 5, what do the questions from the Press hint at?

2. According to the Press, how many members of Henry's gang are arrested?

3. On how many counts are the defendants found guilty?

4. What element of the play is closed at the end of Act 1?

5. What does El Pachuco do when Henry's mother and father leave?

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