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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. How does Gerardo respond to the offer of the appointment?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Pressured to accept.
(c) Worried he won't be able to do a good job.
(d) Says he has to consult his wife.

2. What does Roberto say is the real reason he stopped back at Gerardo's home?
(a) To congratulate Gerardo on his appointment.
(b) To demand his jack back.
(c) To ask if Paulina could meet with his wife.
(d) To see if he could stay the night.

3. Who is on the terrace unbeknown to Gerardo and Roberto?
(a) The cat.
(b) The teenager next door.
(c) No one.
(d) Paulina.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what has Gerardo just been appointed?

3. Who does Roberto mention as being gone at the moment?

4. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?

5. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?

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