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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. Who is the first person on the stage when the play opens?
(a) Paulina Salas.
(b) Gerardo Escobar.
(c) Roberto Miranda.
(d) Evita.

2. What is Paulina's general demeanor during this scene?
(a) Timid.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Purposeful.

3. Who's is unconscious?
(a) The old, sick dog.
(b) Roberto.
(c) No one.
(d) Gerardo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?

2. When Paulina goes to the guest bedroom door, what does she do?

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

4. Why is the stage lighting the way it was?

5. What is heard from Roberto's room?

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