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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 does she talk about doing to Roberto?
(a) Blinding him.
(b) Making him a eunuch.
(c) Dumping him in a bathtub full of scalding water.
(d) Raping him.

2. What was Paulina studying in college?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Law.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) Sociology.

3. What does Paulina call Roberto?
(a) Mr. Lopez.
(b) A bastard.
(c) Dr. Miranda.
(d) Dr. Hernandez.

4. What does Gerardo say his wife fails to do?
(a) Get the oil changed in the car.
(b) Fix the spare.
(c) Cook the filet mignon correctly.
(d) Pick up their son at day care.

5. What has been offered to past political criminals?
(a) The opportunity to commit suicide instead of being hanged.
(b) Community service instead of prison.
(c) Amnesty.
(d) A reduced sentence for snitching.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Gerardo think he'll have to resign?

3. What is the purpose of the commission?

4. What does Paulina talk about in the opening of this scene?

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

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