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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 heard from Roberto's room?
(a) A scream.
(b) Silence.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) A muffled cry.

2. What does Paulina say when Gerardo asks if she intends to kill Roberto?
(a) They didn't kill her, so that wouldn't be fair.
(b) Not unless Roberto tries to escape.
(c) She has not decided yet.
(d) Of course, after Roberto confesses.

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

4. What could the lighting on the stage in this act mean?
(a) The fact that Paulina is trying to conserve electricity.
(b) The disco is trying to entertain the dancers.
(c) The humorous actions of the characters.
(d) The dark nature of the theme of the play.

5. How has Gerardo thought of Paulina's emotional state over the years?
(a) In denial.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Joyous.
(d) Nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paulina do with the keys?

2. What is Paulina considering doing?

3. Where does Roberto say he has to go?

4. What does Paulina say about Schubert?

5. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?

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