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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 do the two men jest about as they say goodnight.
(a) About whether Paulina will know a strange man is sleeping in the house.
(b) Not sharing toothbrushes.
(c) Finding the jack in the morning.
(d) Who will be exposed as former torturers.

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

3. What persuades Roberto to stay overnight at Gerardo and Paulina's home?
(a) Roberto is almost out of gas and stations are closed.
(b) A mention of Paulina cooking breakfast.
(c) An offer to drive Roberto to the city in the morning.
(d) Roberto is adament about not staying.

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

5. Who invites the person in the car in for a drink?
(a) Gerardo Escobar.
(b) The grandmother.
(c) No one invites the driver inside.
(d) Paulina Salas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gerardo's wife ask him?

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

4. Why is it likely Paulina does not want to encounter Roberto?

5. What is Gerardo's feelings in his offer of friendship with Roberto?

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