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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do the two spouses begin to communicate with each other in a direct manner?
(a) When the yelling becomes too loud.
(b) When they return to work.
(c) When Marela leaves.
(d) When Chechy arrives.

2. Why does Santiago carve a letter?
(a) To help him remember.
(b) To show ownership.
(c) As a promissory note.
(d) To track winnings.

3. What realization do Ofelia and Chechy come to about themselves?
(a) They need to talk more.
(b) There is no hope for them.
(c) They need to get away from the factory.
(d) They still love each other.

4. What are the workers interested in hearing?
(a) The results of the gambling.
(b) Novels read aloud.
(c) The thoughts of Chechy.
(d) The lector's opinion.

5. What are the workers discussing as their workday ends?
(a) The new lector.
(b) The cock fight that night.
(c) The novel.
(d) Chechy's behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters are not speaking to each other?

2. What does Conchita long for?

3. What does Conchita know about her husband?

4. What was the first novel Juan Julian had planned on reading?

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

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