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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 does Roberto say is the real reason he stopped back at Gerardo's home?
(a) To demand his jack back.
(b) To see if he could stay the night.
(c) To ask if Paulina could meet with his wife.
(d) To congratulate Gerardo on his appointment.

2. What has Roberto heard?
(a) That Paulina and Gerardo are divorcing.
(b) That Gerardo is moving to Buenas Aires.
(c) That Gerardo has been appointed to the Investigating commission.
(d) That the President has been shot.

3. What is hidden in the drawer?
(a) A thousand dollars.
(b) A pocketknife.
(c) A gun.
(d) A ledger book.

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

5. What is the name of the man who gave Gerardo a ride home?
(a) Jose Companera.
(b) Paco Jueves.
(c) Roberto Miranda.
(d) Jose Guevera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?

2. As Paulina drives away, what does the audience see?

3. Who is the first character on the stage in this scene?

4. Who's is unconscious?

5. What would be an adjective that might describe Paulina's actions at this point?

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