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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where did Paulina get the tape?

2. Why is it likely Paulina does not want to encounter Roberto?

3. Who does Roberto mention as being gone at the moment?

4. What is Gerardo yelling through the bedroom door?

5. What is the lighting of the stage in this scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Roberto tell Gerardo about his stopping at their house?

2. What is the purpose of the commission the government is forming?

3. What does Paulina tell Roberto about her and Gerardo?

4. Where does Paulina go after she picks up some items from a drawer?

5. What does Gerardo first do when he gets home?

6. What does Roberto ask about concerning the car?

7. What does the audience hear from the room where Paulina went?

8. What relative of Roberto does Paulina mention and what does she say about this relative?

9. What does Paulina tell Gerardo about Roberto and what does he say?

10. What kind of position has Gerardo been offered and what does he say about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paulina works herself into an excited fervor over the prospect of these individuals being punished or executed.

1. What do you think is the difference between revenge and justice? Use examples from the play and/or your life to support your answer.

2. Do you think Paulina's excitement is due to wanting revenge or wanting justice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Gerardo continues his plea to indulge Paulina, as she is one of many who feel they need vengeance for past wrongs.

1. Do you think this means that Gerardo has no desire for vengeance? Why or why not?

2. Vengeance can be a two edged sword. What do you think is meant by this in view of Paulina's behavior?

3. Do you think vengeance can restore peace of mind? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Roberto asserts that Gerardo's wife needs psychiatric treatment. Gerardo assures him that he is her treatment.

1. Based on what you've seen thus far of Paulina's actions, do you think she needs psychiatric treatment? Why or why not?

2. Do you think needs psychiatric treatment would be beneficial to anyone who has undergone torture? Why or why not?

3. Do you think a husband should be trying to act as his wife's psychiatrist? Why or why not?

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