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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whose son is Boomboom?
(a) Marcos.
(b) Avila.
(c) Ledesma.
(d) Alacran.

4. In Scene 11, whose accusations does Imelda Marcos deny?
(a) Perlita's.
(b) Avila's.
(c) Ledesma's.
(d) Reagan's.

5. In Scene 15, what does Leanor Ledesma do as she prays?
(a) Masturbates.
(b) Speaks in tongues.
(c) Whips herself.
(d) Dances.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Senator Avila well known in the Philippines?

2. What rumor about Daisy Avila surfaces in Scene 10?

3. According to Avila in Scene 12, what part of the Philippine temperament does the country a disservice?

4. In Scene 1, what has Daisy Avila just won?

5. Which character is not in attendance at the golf game in Scene 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Trini and Romeo meet in Scene 6?

2. Describe the cafe in Scene 9.

3. At the beginning of Scene 10, what do Perlita and Chiquiting gossip about?

4. What state is Joey in when he enters in Scene 10?

5. How does Senator Avila relate to his right-wing counterparts in Scene 12?

6. What does Rio think about the Manila she has returned to?

7. Who is golfing in Scene 12?

8. Describe Daisy and Santos meeting in Scene 8.

9. Describe the montage of Scene 15.

10. How is Joey Sands introduced in Scene 4?

(see the answer keys)

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