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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 were Gerardo and Paulina frightened by a visitor in the middle of the night?
(a) Paulina's father died when he answered the door at night.
(b) It used to mean they might be arrested.
(c) They think Gerardo's sister is in the hospital.
(d) They are afraid Paulina's mother is hurt.

2. How does Gerardo act when Paulina is explaining about the car jack?
(a) He can't hear her.
(b) He is sputtering.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He slaps her.

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

4. How does Paulina feel about the possibility of these people going to trial?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Confused.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens after Gerardo and Paulina go to bed?

3. What does Roberto have in the trunk of his car?

4. Who is knocking at the door?

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

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