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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would be an adjective that might describe Paulina's actions at this point?
(a) Reasonable.
(b) Humane.
(c) Rational.
(d) Insane.

2. Who will preside over the trials?
(a) A people's rights group.
(b) A trial judge from the United States.
(c) Judges, who were also presiding over courts during the dictatorship.
(d) Three lawyers who are coming out of exile.

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

4. What happens to Gerardo's car?
(a) A flat tire.
(b) The fan belt broke.
(c) It was stolen.
(d) The warranty expires.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberto say he hopes the commission will do?

2. Who's is unconscious?

3. What does Paulina tie to the chair?

4. What is heard from Roberto's room?

5. How does Gerardo respond to the offer of the appointment?

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