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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 seems probable by Paulina's behavior while listening to the two men?
(a) That she is bi-polar.
(b) That she is not honorable because she is eavesdropping.
(c) That she knows Roberto.
(d) That she is happy that Gerardo invites Roberto to stay over.

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

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. What does Roberto have in the trunk of his car?
(a) A dead body.
(b) A kilo of cocaine.
(c) Some bootlegged whiskey.
(d) The spare tire to Gerardo's and Paulina's car.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to the car's jack?

3. What is the purpose of the commission?

4. What does Gerardo do to calm Paulina?

5. What does Roberto say is the real reason he stopped back at Gerardo's home?

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