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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerardo call their argument?
(a) A prelude to love.
(b) They are not arguing.
(c) Verbal abuse.
(d) An absurd discussion.

2. To what has Gerardo just been appointed?
(a) Leader of the union.
(b) Supreme court judgeship.
(c) A government commission.
(d) New soccer commisioner.

3. What does Gerardo's wife ask him?
(a) What he has in his briefcase.
(b) Why he is coming home today and not tomorrow.
(c) If he remembers about the party that night.
(d) Who drove him home.

4. What does Roberto suggest that Gerardo will have on his hands soon?
(a) The death of innocent men.
(b) Grease from changing the spare tire.
(c) Lots of free time.
(d) Many duties and worries.

5. Gerardo wife replies to Gerardo's accusation by saying what?
(a) She was too busy ironing his shirts.
(b) She had a big presentation at work and couldn't do it.
(c) Her responsibility is the house; his is the car.
(d) She was through with his criticisms.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Paulina feel about the possibility of these people going to trial?

3. What is the name of the man who gave Gerardo a ride home?

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

5. Who will preside over the trials?

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