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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. Why is Gerardo apologetic?
(a) He forgot to pick his wife up at the airport.
(b) He burns dinner.
(c) He forgot to pick up the dry cleaning.
(d) He is quite late for dinner.

2. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?
(a) Increduous.
(b) Respectful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Skeptical.

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

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

5. What does Gerardo say his wife fails to do?
(a) Pick up their son at day care.
(b) Get the oil changed in the car.
(c) Cook the filet mignon correctly.
(d) Fix the spare.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the purpose of the commission?

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

4. Who will preside over the trials?

5. About what do Gerardo and Roberto joke?

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