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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) Says he has to consult his wife.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Worried he won't be able to do a good job.
(d) Pressured to accept.

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

3. What invitation does Gerardo extend to Roberto?
(a) To accompany him and Paulina to the beach next month.
(b) To be on the commission also.
(c) To go to the horse races next weekend.
(d) That he stay there for the night.

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

5. What happens to Gerardo's car?
(a) A flat tire.
(b) It was stolen.
(c) The warranty expires.
(d) The fan belt broke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person on the stage when the play opens?

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

3. What does Roberto suggest that Gerardo will have on his hands soon?

4. What does Gerardo call their argument?

5. What does Gerardo confess to Paulina with some coaxing?

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