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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The type of people Alice and George represent are common at the time of the play, and when else?
(a) In the 1800s.
(b) In the 20s.
(c) Today.
(d) In the 80s.

2. In Act 1, scene 8, Henry brags that no matter what happens he will do what?
(a) Come out on top.
(b) Be a pachuco for life.
(c) Stand up for the Chicano way of life.
(d) Join the military.

3. Before leaving, Alice reassures Henry that she believes what?
(a) That their lives will be better.
(b) In the fairness of the courts.
(c) That they will get a fair trial.
(d) In his innocence.

4. What was Rudy doing the night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder that Henry was warned about?
(a) Doing drugs.
(b) Drinking too much.
(c) Wanting to fight.
(d) Starting a fight.

5. The tension is between the Chicanos and what other ethnic group?
(a) Blacks.
(b) Whites.
(c) Asians.
(d) Middle Easterners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry believe the police will do to throw him in jail?

2. Who represents the people who learn about life by reading about it?

3. What is the sound that is blaring at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?

4. Who is El Pachuco?

5. What is Henry going to learn the extent of in the courtroom?

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