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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Scenes 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these characters is not introduced in Scene 2?
(a) Daisy Avila.
(b) Leonor Ledesma.
(c) Joey Sands.
(d) Uncle.

2. When did Jean Mallat come to the Philippines?
(a) The 1950's.
(b) The mid-1970's.
(c) The late 19th century.
(d) The mid 17th century.

3. At the beginning of the play, what is being built in Manila?
(a) A new palace.
(b) A monorail.
(c) A film center.
(d) A soccer stadium.

4. What does the audience hear before the lights come up at the beginning of Scene 1?
(a) Radio clips.
(b) Crickets.
(c) Gun shots.
(d) Sounds of lovemaking.

5. What type of frame for the narrative of the play is introduced in Scene 2?
(a) A fable.
(b) A Broadway musical.
(c) A radio show.
(d) A college history lesson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose books is Imelda Marcos said to have banned?

2. Where is Santos Triador in Scene 5?

3. How does Uncle stop Joey from attacking him in Scene 4?

4. At the beginning of Dogeaters, what national event is about to happen in Manila?

5. What performer does Perlita emulate in Scene 14?

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