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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry do when the guard comes in with new and more difficult work assignments?
(a) Beats the guard up.
(b) Asks for reassignment.
(c) Gives in.
(d) Resists.

2. At the end of Act 2, scene 5, El Pachuco takes the audience where?
(a) To the Zoot Suit Riots.
(b) To the Pachuco Riots.
(c) To the Injustice Riots.
(d) To the Chicano Riots.

3. What does it suggest that the Press plays the prosecution?
(a) That someone other than the justice system is creating prejudice.
(b) That the press is influencing public perception of the Chicanos.
(c) That the press is influencing the jury in the trial.
(d) That someone other than the justice system is trying the gang.

4. Della is the first witness called by whom?
(a) The judge.
(b) The Defense.
(c) The Prosecution.
(d) George.

5. What does Alice do when Henry tells her he is dropping out of the appeal?
(a) Loses her temper.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Has him fill out paperwork.
(d) Kisses him.

6. Where had the Downeys been causing trouble earlier in the evening?
(a) At the grocery store.
(b) At the diner.
(c) At the party.
(d) At the movie theater.

7. What is the important thing in the beginning of Act 2?
(a) The growth of various relationships.
(b) The persecution.
(c) The setting.
(d) The action.

8. The attitudes of the Judge and the Prosecution are portrayed in such an extreme manner that they can be described as what?
(a) Bizarre.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Arrogrant.
(d) Common.

9. How does Henry react to George and Alice's actions during the break in the court proceedings?
(a) He accepts them.
(b) He mocks them.
(c) He laments them.
(d) He rejects them.

10. What sentence do Henry and the others receive?
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Life imprisonment.
(c) Life without parole.
(d) Parole.

11. What word best describes El Pachuco's attitude towards white people?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Inclusive.
(d) Cynical.

12. After the Judge sends the Jury to deliberate, what does El Pachuco do to bring the jury back?
(a) Claps his hands.
(b) Snaps his fingers.
(c) Looks at the Jury.
(d) Sings.

13. After the verdict, George and Alice promise Henry that there will be what?
(a) A mis-trial.
(b) An appeal.
(c) A re-trial.
(d) A reversal.

14. Where are Henry and his gang members in Act 2, scene 1?
(a) In prison.
(b) In the courthouse.
(c) In a work camp.
(d) In a fire camp.

15. According to El Pachuco, what happens to a Mexican once he is in jail?
(a) He lives in jail.
(b) He stays in jail.
(c) He dies in jail.
(d) He fights in jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is emerging between the boys and George and Alice in the beginning of Act 2?

2. Why does Smiley not want door-to-door fund raising for their defense fund?

3. The story of Henry at the party illustrates his desire to do what?

4. The actor who plays Edwards also plays what role?

5. What does El Pachuco tell Henry that the guard did?

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