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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Gerardo and Roberto at the beginning of this scene?
(a) In the car.
(b) Sleeping in their respective bedrooms.
(c) They are not in this scene.
(d) Seated at the dining table.

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

3. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?
(a) Respectful.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Increduous.
(d) Angry.

4. What has Roberto heard?
(a) That the President has been shot.
(b) That Gerardo is moving to Buenas Aires.
(c) That Paulina and Gerardo are divorcing.
(d) That Gerardo has been appointed to the Investigating commission.

5. To what does Roberto admit?
(a) Using electrical paddles to shock political prisoners.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Being afraid.
(d) Raping Paulina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberto have in the trunk of his car?

2. What happens as the dawn comes?

3. What does Roberto say he enjoys when his wife and children are away?

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

5. Who does Paulina mention that upsets Roberto?

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