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

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

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

4. How does Paulina feel about the possibility of these people going to trial?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Thrilled.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the lighting of the stage in this scene?

2. Who's is unconscious?

3. What happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?

4. Why did Gerardo lie to Paulina about the commission position?

5. Why were Gerardo and Paulina frightened by a visitor in the middle of the night?

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