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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Prosecution says Henry and his friends aren't only guilty of the crime, but are also guilty of what?
(a) Being a menace to society.
(b) Taking the money of whites.
(c) No belonging in society.
(d) Trying to destroy society.

2. What does Henry's mother not want him to wear to the dance?
(a) Gang colors.
(b) A gang sweatshirt.
(c) A zoot suit.
(d) A t-shirt and jeans.

3. Where does El Pachuco take the story at the end of Act 1, scene 8?
(a) To the news station.
(b) To the courtroom.
(c) To the courthouse.
(d) To the newsroom.

4. In Act 1, scene 5, what do the questions from the Press hint at?
(a) Prejudice.
(b) Beatings.
(c) Shoddy investigative work.
(d) A frame-up.

5. What is the zoot suit a trigger for throughout the play?
(a) Resentment.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Anger.
(d) Violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. El Pachuco says that the Press symbolizes what?

2. At the end of Act 2, scene 5, El Pachuco takes the audience where?

3. What do the military members do to El Pachuco on the night of the riots?

4. By marrying Della, Henry decides to live according to the needs of what?

5. Why does Henry hesitate to marry Della?

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