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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of cops are leading the investigation that Henry is involved in?
(a) Hard-working cops.
(b) Honest cops.
(c) Lazy cops.
(d) Tough cops.

2. According to Della, why do the people at the party attack the pachucos?
(a) They hate poor people.
(b) They hate Henry.
(c) They think they are the Downeys.
(d) They don't like Chicanos.

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

4. When George loses he temper when the boys question him, what does he say the organization he works for tries to do?
(a) Wipe out prejudice.
(b) Wipe out bad police officers.
(c) Wipe out bad investigations.
(d) Prevent cover-ups.

5. In Act 1, scene 10, the scene changes from the courtroom to what?
(a) The night of the riots.
(b) The night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder.
(c) The night of the murder at the dance.
(d) The night of the Sleepy Hollow murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the play begin with?

2. After the Judge sends the Jury to deliberate, what does El Pachuco do to bring the jury back?

3. What does Henry believe the police will do to throw him in jail?

4. El Pachuco tells Henry that the only way to survive the darkness is to forget what?

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

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