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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 has been offered to past political criminals?
(a) Community service instead of prison.
(b) A reduced sentence for snitching.
(c) The opportunity to commit suicide instead of being hanged.
(d) Amnesty.

2. Who will preside over the trials?
(a) A trial judge from the United States.
(b) A people's rights group.
(c) Judges, who were also presiding over courts during the dictatorship.
(d) Three lawyers who are coming out of exile.

3. What does Paulina pretend when Gerardo comes back in the room?
(a) That Gerardo's sister had called.
(b) That she is not feeling well.
(c) That she has been asleep.
(d) That she heard the two men's entire conversation.

4. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?
(a) Increduous.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Angry.
(d) Respectful.

5. About what do Gerardo and Roberto joke?
(a) The reason for the formation of the commission.
(b) Getting a flat tire with no jack available.
(c) A show they both saw on Broadway.
(d) Never understanding women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What persuades Roberto to stay overnight at Gerardo and Paulina's home?

2. What is the purpose of the commission?

3. How does Gerardo respond to the offer of the appointment?

4. What does Roberto say he enjoys when his wife and children are away?

5. Gerardo wife replies to Gerardo's accusation by saying what?

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