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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roberto wish would happen to the people the commission ferrets out?
(a) That they would all end up dead.
(b) That they will be forgiven.
(c) That they go to prison for a long time.
(d) That the truth will be learned from them.

2. What does Roberto say he enjoys when his wife and children are away?
(a) His poker buddies.
(b) Solitude.
(c) Drinking a whole bottle of scotch.
(d) Staying up all night watching movies.

3. About what do Gerardo and Roberto joke?
(a) Getting a flat tire with no jack available.
(b) The reason for the formation of the commission.
(c) Never understanding women.
(d) A show they both saw on Broadway.

4. What does Roberto say he hopes the commission will do?
(a) Punish only those in authority.
(b) Change their minds about offering amnesty.
(c) Shut the door on the divisions and hatreds of the past.
(d) Fail to find anybody responsible.

5. What happens to Gerardo's car?
(a) A flat tire.
(b) The warranty expires.
(c) It was stolen.
(d) The fan belt broke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerardo act when Paulina is explaining about the car jack?

2. What invitation does Gerardo extend to Roberto?

3. What would be an accurate word to describe Paulina's past?

4. Who is knocking at the door?

5. What seems probable by Paulina's behavior while listening to the two men?

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