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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chechy resent lectors?
(a) He was denied becoming lector.
(b) His wife ran away with one.
(c) He lost money gambling to them.
(d) He thinks he should be the boss.

2. What keeps Santiago taking chances and losing at gambling?
(a) Pressure from his half-brother.
(b) Need to prove himself.
(c) One time he won big.
(d) Desire for a better life.

3. Which of the following characters was the old lector?
(a) Teodoro.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Chechy.
(d) Eliades.

4. What do Ofelia and her daughter's snipe about?
(a) What they will say to Chechy.
(b) Who is the better listener.
(c) Who likes Juan more.
(d) Which passage was the most important.

5. Which of the following characters is taking care of the betting?
(a) Conchita.
(b) Eliades.
(c) Santiago.
(d) Chechy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Teodoro been gone before the play begins?

2. What is the relationship between Santiago and Chechy?

3. Which character in the story does Santiago identify with?

4. What realization do Ofelia and Chechy come to about themselves?

5. What does Marela use to make sure the lector arrives?

(see the answer key)

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