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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose books is Imelda Marcos said to have banned?
(a) De Gaulle's.
(b) Those of former Philippine leaders.
(c) Marx's.
(d) Avila's.

2. Why does Avila think he is safe from Marcos' retribution?
(a) He is friends with Ledesma.
(b) He has sworn a loyalty oath.
(c) He is retiring.
(d) He thinks Marcos will be overthrown soon.

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

4. Which character is the owner of Studio 54?
(a) Ledesma.
(b) Chiquiting.
(c) Alacran.
(d) Pucha.

5. Why is Pucha scandalized in Scene 9?
(a) She looses her wallet.
(b) The waiter hits on Rio.
(c) Her sister has a room in the hotel.
(d) Rio wants to go to the old movie theater.

6. What does Perlita warn Joey about Uncle in Scene 10?
(a) He owes money to General Ledesma.
(b) He is stealing Joey's money.
(c) He is going to drop Joey.
(d) He is killing Joey.

7. What does Alacran recommend in Scene 12 after Carreon skulks off?
(a) A debate about the Marcos regime.
(b) A friendly wager.
(c) A film screening.
(d) A drink.

8. What disgusts Tito Alvarez in Scene 14?
(a) Gay activity.
(b) Progressive politics.
(c) Joey's music choices.
(d) Drug use.

9. What is significant about the day of Scene 12?
(a) It is Christmas.
(b) It is Daisy Avila's birthday.
(c) It is the anniversary of the Philippine independence.
(d) It is the first day of the film festival.

10. According to Pucha in Scene 9, what has changed about ethnic Filipinos?
(a) They are more disenfranchised.
(b) They are more Anglicized.
(c) They are more forward.
(d) They are less understandable.

11. In Scene 1, what has Daisy Avila just won?
(a) A literary prize.
(b) A Rhodes scholariship.
(c) A Philippines Oscar.
(d) Miss Philippines title.

12. In Scene 3, why is Rio returning to Manila?
(a) Her grandmother has died.
(b) She missed her family.
(c) She has a job there,
(d) She is attending school there.

13. What is Chiquiting's job?
(a) Actress.
(b) Taxi driver.
(c) Chef.
(d) Hairdresser.

14. At the beginning of Dogeaters, who does the announcer say has just met with the Marcoses?
(a) Yves Saint Laurent.
(b) Margaret Thatcher.
(c) Luis Bunuel.
(d) Ronald Reagan.

15. Why does Alacran chastise Chiquiting in Scene 10?
(a) Her gossip.
(b) Her cursing.
(c) Her outfit.
(d) Her profligate spending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Santos Triador in Scene 5?

2. What interrupts Carreon as he tees off in Scene 12?

3. At the beginning of the play, what is being built in Manila?

4. Who does Imelda Marcos congratulate in Scene 11?

5. In Scene 10, why is Joey excited about the night's DJ gig?

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