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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. El Pachuco describes the "Pachuco" as part heroic what?
(a) Joke.
(b) Story.
(c) Poem.
(d) Tale.

2. The powerful pachuco dream, according to El Pachuco, is to be a proud and ______ Chicano.
(a) Powerful.
(b) Rich.
(c) Visible.
(d) Handsome.

3. Who observes the police raid in the barrio?
(a) The press.
(b) The lawyers.
(c) The federal agents.
(d) INS.

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

5. What is the setting of Act 1, scene i?
(a) A church in the barrio.
(b) A store in the barrio.
(c) A meeting in the barrio.
(d) A dance in the barrio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Henry's girlfriend when Henry appears for the first time in the play?

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

3. According to the Press, how many members of Henry's gang are arrested?

4. How is the truth about what happened the night of the raid revealed?

5. Why is Henry desperate to get out of jail?

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