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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 happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?
(a) The water pipe in the bath breaks.
(b) Someone drives up, gets out of a car, and knocks on the door.
(c) They fall asleep with the light on.
(d) The phone rings.

2. Who is the first person on the stage when the play opens?
(a) Evita.
(b) Paulina Salas.
(c) Gerardo Escobar.
(d) Roberto Miranda.

3. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?
(a) That they are just for show.
(b) That they will be hard-core.
(c) That they will fail to carry out punishments.
(d) That they will be ineffective.

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

5. Who is knocking at the door?
(a) Gerardo's sister.
(b) Roberto Miranda.
(c) A policeman.
(d) Paulina's mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Gerardo call their argument?

4. Why is Gerardo apologetic?

5. What happens to Gerardo's car?

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