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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Act 1, scene iii take place?
(a) At a police station.
(b) At a trial.
(c) In jail.
(d) In a courthouse.

2. Who beats Henry into unconsciousness?
(a) Smith.
(b) Kingsly.
(c) Townsly.
(d) Edwards.

3. What era is El Pachuco's zoot suit from?
(a) The 50s.
(b) The 40s.
(c) The 70s.
(d) The 20s.

4. Why is Henry desperate to get out of jail?
(a) To go into the Army.
(b) To go into the Air Force.
(c) To go into the Navy.
(d) To go into the Marines.

5. What does Henry believe the police will do to throw him in jail?
(a) Set people up to accuse him.
(b) Set him up on a phony charge.
(c) Charge him with a parole violation.
(d) Make him commit another crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the play begin with?

2. How many parts are there in Act 1, scene iv?

3. What does El Pachuco do when Henry's mother and father leave?

4. What is the name of Henry's mother?

5. What is exploding at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?

(see the answer key)

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