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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paulina tie to the chair?
(a) A red cushion.
(b) The front door knob so the door won't open.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A body.

2. Who was Paulina's friend at the University?
(a) Consuelo Hernandez.
(b) Christiana Lopez.
(c) Eliza Perez.
(d) Ana Maria Miranda.

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

4. What is Paulina holding when the audience first sees her in the scene?
(a) The morning newspaper.
(b) A knife.
(c) Breakfast for Roberto.
(d) A gun.

5. What happens when Gerardo turns on the tape recorder?
(a) He goes in and forces Roberto to speak into the microphone.
(b) He prompts Paulina to tell her story.
(c) The tape breaks.
(d) They can't find the recorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to many students when the military was in control of the country?

2. What will Paulina do if Roberto gives her a signed confession?

3. What could the fact that Paulina uses her panties to gag Roberto instead of something else symbolize?

4. From where did Paulina get the tape?

5. How does Paulina feel when she hears Death and the Maiden at a friend's house?

(see the answer key)

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