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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 is the name of the man who gave Gerardo a ride home?
(a) Paco Jueves.
(b) Jose Companera.
(c) Jose Guevera.
(d) Roberto Miranda.

2. What happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?
(a) They fall asleep with the light on.
(b) The phone rings.
(c) Someone drives up, gets out of a car, and knocks on the door.
(d) The water pipe in the bath breaks.

3. Where is Paulina's mother going?
(a) To Canada.
(b) To the opera.
(c) To Buenos Aires.
(d) Traveling South.

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

5. What does Gerardo say his wife fails to do?
(a) Pick up their son at day care.
(b) Get the oil changed in the car.
(c) Cook the filet mignon correctly.
(d) Fix the spare.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is on the terrace unbeknown to Gerardo and Roberto?

3. How does Gerardo respond to the offer of the appointment?

4. Where is the person in question #1 sitting?

5. What does Gerardo do to calm Paulina?

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