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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 the first thing Roberto says when Paulina removes the gag?
(a) Tells Paulina to go to hell.
(b) Asks for water.
(c) Calls Paulina a bitch.
(d) Says he is going to sue Paulina.

2. To what has Gerardo just been appointed?
(a) A government commission.
(b) New soccer commisioner.
(c) Supreme court judgeship.
(d) Leader of the union.

3. What does Paulina pretend when Gerardo comes back in the room?
(a) That Gerardo's sister had called.
(b) That she has been asleep.
(c) That she is not feeling well.
(d) That she heard the two men's entire conversation.

4. Who is the first person to speak in this scene?
(a) Paulina.
(b) Gerardo.
(c) Roberto.
(d) No one; there is no dialogue in this scene.

5. What persuades Roberto to stay overnight at Gerardo and Paulina's home?
(a) Roberto is almost out of gas and stations are closed.
(b) A mention of Paulina cooking breakfast.
(c) Roberto is adament about not staying.
(d) An offer to drive Roberto to the city in the morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerardo's wife ask him?

2. What is Gerardo's feelings in his offer of friendship with Roberto?

3. Why is the stage lighting the way it was?

4. Why were Gerardo and Paulina frightened by a visitor in the middle of the night?

5. Who did Dr. Miranda used to quote?

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