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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Paulina holding when the audience first sees her in the scene?
(a) A gun.
(b) The morning newspaper.
(c) Breakfast for Roberto.
(d) A knife.

2. From where did Paulina get the tape?
(a) Paulina's private collection of music.
(b) Roberto's car.
(c) The local music store.
(d) From Gerardo's glove compartment.

3. How does Paulina feel when she hears Death and the Maiden at a friend's house?
(a) Introspective.
(b) Sick.
(c) Angry.
(d) Exhilarated.

4. What is the main thing Paulina wants from Roberto?
(a) A guarantee that he won't go to the police.
(b) An explanation as to why he hurt her.
(c) An apology.
(d) His written and signed confession in her hand.

5. What alternative does Paulina offer Gerardo instead of his involvement?
(a) That he can leave and never come back.
(b) That he can call the police and have her arrested.
(c) That he can sit in the bedroom and listen.
(d) No alternative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems probable by Paulina's behavior while listening to the two men?

2. After Paulina is gone, how does the stage appear?

3. What does Roberto have in the trunk of his car?

4. Who does Paulina blame for her not finishing school?

5. What are some of the things Paulina mentions that she endured during torture?

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