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

2. Who did Dr. Miranda used to quote?
(a) Nietzsche.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Marx.

3. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?
(a) Skeptical.
(b) Respectful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Increduous.

4. What does Paulina mention using to rape Roberto, implying that he had done the same to her.
(a) A police baton.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) A broom handle.
(d) A stick.

5. What happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?
(a) They fall asleep with the light on.
(b) The phone rings.
(c) The water pipe in the bath breaks.
(d) Someone drives up, gets out of a car, and knocks on the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides his voice, how else does Paulina know Roberta was one of her torturers?

2. What alternative does Paulina offer Gerardo instead of his involvement?

3. What does Gerardo call their argument?

4. What is Paulina's relationship with her parents like?

5. What does Paulina say there is none of in the house?

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