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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 say is the real reason he stopped back at Gerardo's home?
(a) To ask if Paulina could meet with his wife.
(b) To demand his jack back.
(c) To congratulate Gerardo on his appointment.
(d) To see if he could stay the night.

2. What does Paulina pretend when Gerardo comes back in the room?
(a) That she is not feeling well.
(b) That Gerardo's sister had called.
(c) That she has been asleep.
(d) That she heard the two men's entire conversation.

3. What does Gerardo offer Roberto?
(a) Fifty thousand dollars to leave the country.
(b) A job.
(c) A cognac.
(d) A cigarette.

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

5. Who invites the person in the car in for a drink?
(a) The grandmother.
(b) Gerardo Escobar.
(c) Paulina Salas.
(d) No one invites the driver inside.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is knocking at the door?

2. What happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?

3. What has been offered to past political criminals?

4. Why did Gerardo lie to Paulina about the commission position?

5. Why were Gerardo and Paulina frightened by a visitor in the middle of the night?

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