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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Conchita and her husband discuss?
(a) The new lector.
(b) Chechy's reaction to Juan.
(c) Santiago's gambling problem.
(d) Marela's new love interest.

2. Why don't Conchita and Palomo get divorced?
(a) They continue to work together.
(b) They are Roman Catholic.
(c) Her lover does not wish it.
(d) Palomo won't allow it.

3. Which of the following is an accurate description of the job of lector?
(a) Crucial.
(b) Independent.
(c) Eliminated.
(d) Needless.

4. Where are Santiago and Chechy during act 1, scene 1?
(a) Lecture.
(b) Card game.
(c) Cockfight.
(d) Cigar factory.

5. What does Chechy tell Ofelia about?
(a) His hatred of the lector.
(b) His undying love for her.
(c) Her husband's gambling debt.
(d) Her sister's indiscretion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juan Julian reconsider the choice of book?

2. How does Ofelia react to what Chechy tells him?

3. Which of the following describes how Juan reads from the book?

4. Which character clashes with Juan Julian in scene 2?

5. What are the workers interested in hearing?

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