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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tommy's letters, he insists that he is as ________ as the Chicanos of the gang.

2. El Pachuco's defiance at the end of Act 2, scene 6, shows that he is what?

3. In Act 2, scene 6, who gives commentary on the narration?

4. In Act 2, scene 6, who functions as the narrator to describe the riots?

5. What happened to El Pachuco symbolizes white society's desire to do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a zoot suit, what does it represent, and what does giving it up represent? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 2

Why does the author continue the play past the happy ending point? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

How are the characters of Henry and El Pachuco similar and different? Cite examples from the play to support your answer.

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